perm

🇺🇸 /pɜːrm/ 🇬🇧 /pɜːm/
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noun
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A permanent wave, or perm, is a method of styling hair where a solution is applied to the hair to create curls that last for a few months.

I'm thinking of getting a perm to add some volume to my hair.

verb
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To apply a chemical treatment to someone's hair to create curls that last for several months.

I need to buy a special shampoo for my perm.

translation

n. A permanent wave, or perm, is a method of styling hair where a solution is applied to the hair to create curls that last for a few months.
v. To apply a chemical treatment to someone's hair to create curls that last for several months.

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3rd Present perms
Past permed
Perfect permed
Progressive perming
Plural perms