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Difference between Keep one’s hair and Keep one’s hair on

keep one’s hair—not become bald:

  • He considers himself to have been lucky during the early stages of the disease: no sickness, and he kept his hair until quite recently.

keep one’s hair on—(coll.) not lose one’s temper; remain calm:

  • His annoyance evaporated in a grin. “You’re right. She’s got a tough job. I’ll try to keep my hair on in future.”