permanent wave
Chemical curl treatment
A permanent wave is a chemical treatment that creates long-lasting curls or waves in hair.
The process uses chemicals to break and reform the hair's structure around rods, producing curls that remain until the hair grows out.
Usually shortened to perm: She got a perm for the wedding.
Spiraling hair sections
- ringletsTubular hair curls
- spiralCurve winding around center
- coiledArranged in spirals
- tousledDisordered, especially hair
bounce · volume · texture · elasticity · resilience · curl pattern · root lift · movement
Hair or fashion expert
- hairdresserProfessional who styles locks
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
rods · chair · timer · gloves · neutralizing · aftercare · maintenance
Chemically setting curls
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
- keratinStructural hair protein
- rodThin rigid stick
- solutionAnswer or liquid mixture
processing time · wrapping · sectioning · end papers · rinsing · setting · hydrogen bonds · chemical treatment
Decade after WWII
- housewifeHome-focused married woman
- pin curlsLooped hair for waves
- roller setHair-shaping cylinders
- beauty parlorCosmetic services establishment
bouffant · retro · mid-century · grandmother · post-war era
curls
Spiraling hair sections
tousled · bounce · volume · texture · elasticity · resilience · curl pattern · root lift · movement · definition
stylist
Hair or fashion expert
- hairdresserProfessional who styles locks
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
cape · rods · chair · timer · gloves · neutralizing · aftercare · maintenance
perming
Chemically setting curls
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
- keratinStructural hair protein
- rodThin rigid stick
solution · processing time · wrapping · sectioning · end papers · rinsing · setting · hydrogen bonds · chemical treatment · reduction
1950s
Decade after WWII
- housewifeHome-focused married woman
- pin curlsLooped hair for waves
- roller setHair-shaping cylinders
beauty parlor · bouffant · retro · mid-century · grandmother · post-war era
- hair stylingblow dryer, blow drying, curling iron, blow-dry, curling wand
- waveswavelength, ripples, wavefront, surf, waveform
- Vintage Hairstylingpin curls, victory rolls, bouffant, beehive, chignon
- curled haircurls, ringlets, coils, spirals, loose curls
- vintage toiletriescold cream, face powder, rouge, pomade, hair tonic
permanent waveblowout
Sudden tire failure
roller set · hot rollers · heat styling · pin curls · finger waves
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