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Recent Examples of perm
One is that a miscast Kidman — who has pulled off a hefty amount of wigs in her career — can’t pull off the strawberry-blonde perm and uneven bangs meant to resemble Lucille Ball’s iconic 1950s updo.
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Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The cuticle—the outermost protective barrier of your hair—can be easily damaged by chemical treatments such as perms, bleach, chemical straighteners, and color treatments.23
Heat styling and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can also damage the cuticle.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 June 2025
Touted as a perm for your lashes, lash lifts are for the minimalist makeup girlies who want that lifted look sans all that extra effort of using mascara, a curler, and extensions.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
With my short hair with the perm on top and a big scar.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The cuticle—the outermost protective barrier of your hair—can be easily damaged by chemical treatments such as perms, bleach, chemical straighteners, and color treatments.23
Heat styling and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can also damage the cuticle.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 June 2025
Touted as a perm for your lashes, lash lifts are for the minimalist makeup girlies who want that lifted look sans all that extra effort of using mascara, a curler, and extensions.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
With my short hair with the perm on top and a big scar.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perm
Noun
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While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.—
Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn,
New York Times,
13 June 2024
Noun
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But Todd's response to her new look, which has since been reverted to her signature blonde hairdo, was not received well by the public.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ironically, this has been the year for hair changes in the royal family, as Princess Anne also debuted a new hairdo earlier in the year—her first change in five decades.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The seemingly ever-present A-lister has graced magazine covers for three decades, her haircut spurring thousands of women to lop off their long locks in the '90s.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nothing humbles a gal quite like the horrors of an old haircut.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, while the visit included an educational tour, meetings with local schoolchildren and even an unexpected downpour, the standout moment was the debut of Kate's new hairstyle.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, Cardi can be seen showcasing the collectible designs, each spotlighting her in the hairstyles and ensembles that had social media buzzing during the proceedings.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The parade of state champions has done it with flair, both in their performance and their coiffure.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the way to the conk pad, Mike runs over the f–ing show!—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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That’s what the slick dude with the conk and the blue Pontiac says to Elwood, who is hitching a ride to get to college.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Perm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perm. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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