perm

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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

They’re dropping advice from ChatGPT—aka “Chat”—as if the OpenAI bot is their most trusted consigliere, counseling on everything from business strategy to whether you should let your friend get a perm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"My fringe keeps receding and won't stay up, so I can't get a perm or use wax properly," says Lee Won-woo, 33, who lives in North Chungcheong province.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

I get a big whiff of sour perm and heavy perfume smell.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko