perm1 nounperm2 verb
permperm1 /pɜːm $ pɜːrm/ noun [countable] 
a process in which you make straight hair curly by using chemicals, or hair that has been treated in this way SYN permanent American English: 
a very curly permperm1 nounperm2 verb
permperm2 verb [transitive] VERB TABLE
perm
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | perm |
| he, she, it | perms | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | permed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have permed |
| he, she, it | has permed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had permed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will perm |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have permed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am perming |
| he, she, it | is perming | |
| you, we, they | are perming | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was perming |
| you, we, they | were perming | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been perming |
| he, she, it | has been perming | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been perming |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be perming |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been perming |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- I had my hair permed last week.
- After perming, a neutraliser containing conditioning ingredients is applied to smooth the surface of the hair.
- Her hair is dyed black and permed.
- Most women think that their hair is not good enough and dye it or bleach it or perm it.
- Once a year she gets her hair permed and once a year she buys face powder.
- They perm their hair, dress in Hawaiian shirts and drive huge Mercedes cars through narrow streets.
- Well, you know, I had my hair permed.
WORD SETS
Afro, nounaftershave, nounanti-perspirant, nounastringent, adjectiveastringent, nounatomizer, nounauburn, adjectivebackcomb, verbbald, adjectivebalding, adjectivebalm, nounbarber, nounbarbershop, nounbarrette, nounbath, nounbathe, verbbeard, nounbeautician, nounbeautify, verbbeauty contest, nounbeauty mark, nounbeauty parlor, nounbeauty queen, nounbeauty salon, nounbikini line, nounblackhead, nounblond, adjectiveblonde, adjectiveblonde, nounblow-dry, verbblusher, nounbob, verbbob, nounbody, nounbody spray, nounbrilliantine, nounBrylcreem, nounbubble bath, nounbun, nounbuzzcut, nouncleanser, nouncoiffure, nouncold cream, nouncollagen, nouncologne, nouncomb, nouncomb, verbcompact, nouncomplexion, nouncondition, verbconditioner, nouncornrows, nouncosmetic, adjectivecosmetics, nouncosmetic surgery, nouncotton bud, nouncotton wool, nouncream, noundental floss, noundeodorant, noundepilatory, noundimple, noundouble chin, noundowny, adjectiveeau de cologne, nounelectrolysis, nounemery board, nounessential oil, nouneyebrow pencil, nouneyeliner, nouneye shadow, nounface cream, nounfacelift, nounface pack, nounface powder, nounfacial, nounfacial scrub, nounfalse teeth, nounflannel, nounflattop, nounfoam, nounfoundation, nounfragrance, nounfringe, noungel, noungrey, adjectivegrey, verbgrip, nounhairbrush, nounhaircut, nounhairdo, nounhairdresser, nounhairdryer, nounhairgrip, nounhairline, nounhairnet, nounhairpiece, nounhairpin, nounhair slide, nounhairspray, nounhairstyle, nounhealth farm, nounhenna, nounhighlight, verbhirsute, adjectivehydrogen peroxide, nounkinky, adjectiveknot, nounkohl, nounlacquer, nounlacquer, verblank, adjectivelanolin, nounlather, verblayer, verbliner, nounlip gloss, nounliposuction, nounlipstick, nounloofah, nounlotion, nounlowlights, nounmade-up, adjectivemake-up, nounmanicure, nounmanicured, adjectivemascara, nounmedicated, adjectivemilky, adjectivemoisturize, verbmoisturizer, nounmousse, nounmoustache, nounmoustachioed, adjectivemousy, adjectivemouthwash, nounmudbath, nounmudpack, nounmusk, nounmustachioed, adjectivemutton chop whiskers, nounmyrrh, nounnailbrush, nounnail file, nounnail polish, nounnail scissors, nounnit, nounnose job, nounoil, nounointment, nounolive, nounpaint, verbpart, nounpart, verbparting, nounpate, nounpedicure, nounperfume, nounperfume, verbperfumery, nounperm, nounperm, verbpermanent, nounpermanent wave, nounperoxide, nounpigtail, nounplait, nounpomade, nounponytail, nounpowder, verbpowder puff, nounpreen, verbprimp, verbpumice, nounquiff, nounraven, adjectiverazor, nounrecede, verbred, adjectiveredhead, nounrhinoplasty, nounroll-on, nounrosewater, nounrouge, nounscent, nounshampoo, nounshampoo, verbshave, verbshave, nounshaven, adjectiveshaver, nounshaving brush, nounshaving cream, nounshort back and sides, nounshower cap, nounshower gel, nounsideburns, nounskincare, nounslide, nounsoap, verbspa, nounspiky, adjectivesplit ends, nounspray, nounstringy, adjectivestylist, nounsunbed, nounsunblock, nounsunburn, nounsun cream, nounsunglasses, nounsunlamp, nounsunscreen, nounsunshade, nounsuntan, nounsuntan lotion, nounsun-worshipper, nounswarthy, adjectiveswept-back, adjectivetalc, nountalcum powder, nountease, verbtester, nountoilet bag, nountoiletries, nountoilet water, nountone, verbtoner, nountooth, nountoothbrush, nountoothpaste, nountoothpick, nountooth powder, nountweezers, nounvanity case, nounVaseline, nounwar paint, nounwash, nounwave, nounwave, verbwavy, adjectivewax, verbwear, verbwetting solution, nounwhisker, nounwig, nounwrinkle, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY I’m going to have my hair permed.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1to make straight hair curly by using chemicals: I’m going to have my hair permed. (also get your hair cut etc) (=by a hairdresser)· I need to get my hair cut.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· They perm their hair, dress in Hawaiian shirts and drive huge Mercedes cars through narrow streets.· It's amazing how many women perm hair that's already damaged and then wonder why the results are ghastly.
I’m going to have my hair permed. her blonde permed hair2British English to choose and combine a number of football games from the list given in the football pools in order to try to win money—perming noun [uncountable]: a home perming kit