perm
/pɜrm/
verb
- 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
- 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.
- 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.