perm

Example Sentences

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But when she arrives at Iona’s apartment, Andie is shocked to see that a coiffed perm, light makeup, a sensible suit and a string of pearls have replaced her friend’s beehives and gelled spikes.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

A male friend recently asked Caruso Sichenzia whether he should get a perm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“Mrs. Carter put a perm in my hair in ‘79.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

Backed by dancers dressed as rodeo clowns, Roan - herself wearing a sequinned cowboy hat and sparkly boots - rode a a giant pink carousel pony, complete with an 80s perm.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

Then he smiled at me wistfully and went to sit by a girl with braces and a bad perm.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer