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Recent Examples of perm
Despite the mustaches, shoulder pads, and perms, was the 80s the best generation yet?
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2024
Excluding the ancient Greeks, perms of the 21st century aren’t all that different from the resurgence of perms in the ’70s and ’80s.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
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.
—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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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2024
Excluding the ancient Greeks, perms of the 21st century aren’t all that different from the resurgence of perms in the ’70s and ’80s.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
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.
—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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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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There were also the Trump women, looking all alike onstage in Farrah Fawcett–style blonde hairdos with a little flip at the end.—
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airmail.news,
17 Aug. 2024
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The model, TikTok star, and Miu Miu’s front row-er took more than a few inches off her chest-length hairdo last year, and has since experimented with her parting, texture, and bangs on her short bob.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2024
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In addition to housing those in need, the Evangelical church also provides free haircuts, bible study nights, a warming center for those suffering from homelessness, parties, and other service nights.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Real estate agents are providing free house-hunt services, salon workers free haircuts, restaurants free meals and so much more.—
Rachel Kraus,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of her Stories highlights features the two playing dress up, going to the playground together and battling over hairstyles.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Wearing protective hairstyles Understanding why Black people wear braids is key to navigating conversations about cultural appreciation with your child.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
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Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2024
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As National Geographic noted in its exploration of presidential coiffures, from George Washington's tight white curls to Donald Trump's golden locks, hairstyles have long been a cultural fixation.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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That’s what the slick dude with the conk and the blue Pontiac says to Elwood, who is hitching a ride to get to college.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
14 Dec. 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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“Perm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perm. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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