perm

/pɜrm/
verb
  1. To treat hair with chemicals and heat to make it curly or wavy permanently.
    • The stylist permed my hair in under two hours.
    • She decided to perm her hair for the wedding.
    • He permed his beard to give it a fuller look.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A hairstyle that is made curly or wavy using chemicals and heat, and lasts for several months.
    • The salon offers perms for both men and women.
    • She got a perm to add volume to her straight hair.
    • After the perm, her hair was full of bouncy curls.
  2. A permanent arrangement or situation, especially in sports or business.
    • The team made the trade a perm, not just a loan.
    • After a trial period, they offered him a perm position.
    • The contract was changed from temporary to perm.
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