Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perm
noun, verb
/pɜːrm/
Definition
A chemical treatment that causes the hair to curl or wave.
Examples
- She decided to get a perm for her hair before the summer.
- The salon offers a variety of perm styles to choose from.
- After getting a perm, her hair looked voluminous and stylish.
Meaning
To permanently style hair by using chemicals that alter its structure, creating either curls or waves that last for several months.
Synonyms
- curl
- wave
- wave perm
