perm
perm
a hairstyle made by chemically curling the hair for a long time
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perm with Russian translation
perm usage examples
Она сделала химическую завивку, чтобы добавить объёма.
She got a perm to add more volume.
Его химическая завивка всё ещё выглядела аккуратно через два месяца.
His perm still looked neat after two months.
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perm belongs to the topic "Hair and Hairstyles". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
perm synonyms
What's the difference between perm / permanent wave / hair perm / wave / body wave
the standard, most direct word for a chemically curled hairstyle
She got a perm before the wedding.
Она сделала химическую завивку перед свадьбой.
a fuller, more formal term for a perm
She decided to get a permanent wave for added volume.
Она решила сделать химическую завивку для большего объёма.
an informal, clearer phrase meaning a perm for the hair
She asked the stylist for a hair perm.
Она попросила парикмахера сделать ей химическую завивку.
a broader word that can mean waves or wavy styling, not specifically a chemical perm
The salon offered a wave instead of a full perm.
Салон предложил волнистую укладку вместо полной химической завивки.
a specific kind of perm with loose, soft waves and more body
She wanted a body wave instead of tight curls.
Она хотела мягкую завивку с объёмом, а не тугие локоны.
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How to pronounce perm and what this word means
perm translation: химическая завивка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce perm
/pɜːm/
perm translation
химическая завивка
perm examples
She got a perm to add more volume.
perm transcription
/pɜːm/, /pɝːm/
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Questions about this word
perm meaning: what does it mean?
a hairstyle made by chemically curling the hair for a long time
perm pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
perm is pronounced as /pɜːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
perm definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She got a perm to add more volume. Translation: Она сделала химическую завивку, чтобы добавить объёма.
Is perm part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?
Yes, perm (химическая завивка) can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is perm part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, perm (химическая завивка) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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