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Recent Examples of perm
Hairstylist and makeup artist Simone Starr adds that people are now doing wavy perms with larger rods to get more body and wave instead of the super tight curl often associated with perms.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
The look of Broccoli Hair has also evolved over time, with teens opting for a loose perm instead of trademark perm, TikTok influencer Kris Grippo told GQ.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024
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Chemical treatments, like relaxers and perms, can strip the hair and lead to breakage.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 26 July 2024
We natural girls are trying to get away from perms and relaxing.
—Essence, 20 May 2024
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
The look of Broccoli Hair has also evolved over time, with teens opting for a loose perm instead of trademark perm, TikTok influencer Kris Grippo told GQ.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024
Briogeo Briogeo Don't Despair Repair Deep Conditioner Mask $39
Nordstrom
$39
Dermstore
$39
Revolve
Chemical Damage
Chemical treatments, like relaxers and perms, can strip the hair and lead to breakage.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 26 July 2024
We natural girls are trying to get away from perms and relaxing.
—Essence, 20 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perm
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 13 June 2024
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There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
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The pair also had Gaga and Mars' hairdos down to a tee, with Ripa rocking a big, blonde beehive, as Mars wore a curly haired wig underneath a cowboy hat.Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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No detail has been missed, from Gaga's big, blonde beehive hairdo and unique makeup to her gold broach.Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the outfit, Gad committed to the bit with a wig styled like Miller’s signature haircut and a bold lip, plus what appeared to be fake breasts.Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The internet fell in love with his dapper short haircut, and this matching outfit with Zendaya is only further cementing his fashion icon status.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024
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The actor admits to Vogue that one of Mancuso's wigs inspired her own current hairstyle.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Her favorite hairstyle: Whatever hair suits your face shape.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
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The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024
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Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
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Everybody had a new car and a conk.New York Times, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
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The spectral and the barely discernible devotions become manifest as Holy Ghost, though also borne in Malcolm X’s stance and the Godfather of Soul’s conk.Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
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“Perm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perm. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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