cold waves

Wintry temperature drops

Cold waves are a hairstyling technique using chemicals rather than heat to create curls or waves.

The process applies a waving lotion to break down hair structure, then a neutralizer to set the new shape: She got a cold wave at the salon.

The term distinguishes this method from heat-based curling.

Also called a permanent wave or perm.

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Brief periods of freezing weather

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Shaping hair with temperature

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