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Recent Examples of perm
According to Ratanaruang, Miike even insisted on a specific hairstyle, the Punch Pama, a tight cropped perm popular amongst underworld elements in the 1970s.
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Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Koko wears what appears to be a loose, curly perm with a wet finish.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
Lightning, captures that time period and all its fashion — including Claire’s feathery perm.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
In recent years, pop culture has brought perm hairstyles back to the conversation via those wanting a perm for specific trendy reasons.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Koko wears what appears to be a loose, curly perm with a wet finish.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
Lightning, captures that time period and all its fashion — including Claire’s feathery perm.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
In recent years, pop culture has brought perm hairstyles back to the conversation via those wanting a perm for specific trendy reasons.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 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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The effortless, made-to-look natural hairdo, ironically, isn’t predicted to be a top trend this awards season, according to stylist Igor Rosales Jackson.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, McMillan also sees the future getting nostalgic for vintage hairdos and techniques that have been recycled over the decades.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This helps frame the face and adds some edge to a typically classic and simple haircut.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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That gives him enough time to get at least a couple of haircuts.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tanner, of course, needs to catch his breath and change his hairstyle.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Much like director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of the classic novel, Robbie’s hairstyle mixes period nostalgia with a modern edge.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ideal for anyone with a bob, the style allows the hair to be shaped into a romantic coiffure with shorter layers becoming part of an ornamental bun. Make-up artist Nina Park complemented the hair look with a delicate helping of blusher over the star’s cheeks and down the bridge of her nose.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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His hair is the kind of shaggy that suggests abject neglect more than overpriced Hollywood coiffure.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The conk, the afro… and the jheri curl.—
Sonari Glinton,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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“Perm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perm. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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