perm

Example Sentences

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A male friend recently asked Caruso Sichenzia whether he should 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

By the eighth inning, a customer had canceled her perm appointment with Kanno, allowing him to watch the game slip away from the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

Knowles later reposted a video featuring audio of comedian Katt Williams bragging about his long, natural hair without the use of a perm.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

It says, Dear Moose, I’ve gone to Bea Trixie’s to get a perm.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko