Noun
She got a perm last week. Verb
She got her hair permed at the salon.
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Noun
We natural girls are trying to get away from perms and relaxing.—Essence, 20 May 2024 Choosing color over perms or relaxers, Bey’s long blonde-streaked tresses are a result of expert color maintenance throughout the past quarter-century.—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 2 May 2024
Verb
Her makeup is neutral, tasteful, and perfect; her hair is short, brown, and permed.—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024 Clients spend up to $3,800 per year on toupee management, with Cheney custom dying and perming their hair pieces.—Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for perm
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