permanents

noun

plural of permanent
as in perms

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  1. hairdos
  2. coiffures
  3. haircuts
  4. hairstyles
Noun
  • For many young girls, back-to-school season is a prime time to test out new hairdos and styles for the upcoming year.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An homage to Catherine O’Hara featured all her iconic hairdos on the city’s Jumbotron, garnering over 3 million impressions.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairdos
Noun
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of coiffures
Noun
  • Shorter shag haircuts need a trim every four to six weeks, while longer looks can wait until every six to eight weeks.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Guests can choose from haircuts, styling, color, facials, waxing, brow and lash services, chemical peels, and even Hydrafacial treatments.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of haircuts
Noun
  • The designer is known for experimenting with hairstyles and in May, appeared at the Met Gala platinum blonde hair that was pulled back into an effortless style with face-framing pieces.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, the shag is one of the top trending hairstyles for 2025.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairstyles
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“Permanents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanents. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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