Perm
noun
A chemical treatment for hair that makes it curly or wavy for a long time.
She decided to get a perm for her hair before the summer.

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Neutral
hair perm, body perm, digital perm
verb
To make something permanent; to fix in place.
We need to perm the settings on this device to ensure they don't change.

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Neutral
permanently fix, permanently alter, permanently modify
noun
A chemical treatment for hair that makes it curly or wavy for a long time.
She decided to get a perm for her hair before the summer.

Usage tips
Neutral
hair perm, body perm, digital perm
verb
To make something permanent; to fix in place.
We need to perm the settings on this device to ensure they don't change.

Usage tips
Neutral
permanently fix, permanently alter, permanently modify
Definition 1 of 2

Cosmetics
It refers to beauty treatments that can alter appearance.
A perm is a common way to achieve curls.
Fashion
Perms were particularly popular in the 1980s in hair fashion.
The style of the perm can greatly influence a person's look.
Duration
A perm is meant to last several weeks or months.
Depending on hair type, the lasting effects can vary.
Cosmetics
It refers to beauty treatments that can alter appearance.
A perm is a common way to achieve curls.
Fashion
Perms were particularly popular in the 1980s in hair fashion.
The style of the perm can greatly influence a person's look.
Duration
A perm is meant to last several weeks or months.
Depending on hair type, the lasting effects can vary.
Cosmetics
It refers to beauty treatments that can alter appearance.
A perm is a common way to achieve curls.
Fashion
Perms were particularly popular in the 1980s in hair fashion.
The style of the perm can greatly influence a person's look.
Duration
A perm is meant to last several weeks or months.
Depending on hair type, the lasting effects can vary.
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