Definition

Adjective: - Not having had a permanent wave: Describes hair that is naturally straight or styled without the use of a chemical process to create curls or waves. It is the opposite of "permed" hair.

Usage

The word "unpermed" is used specifically to describe hair. It is a descriptive term, often found in contexts related to hairstyling, beauty, and personal appearance. It directly contrasts with "permed."

Examples

• She preferred her unpermed hair, liking its natural, straight texture.
• The model's unpermed, sleek look was perfect for the fashion shoot.
• After years of perms, she decided to grow out her unpermed hair.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Contrast: Often used to highlight a choice or natural state in contrast to a styled one.
  • The vintage styles required permed hair, but modern trends often favor an unpermed look.

Variants and Related Words

• Permed (adj): The direct antonym, meaning hair that has been treated with a permanent wave.
  • Her permed curls lasted for months.
• Straight (adj): A more common synonym for the typical state of unpermed hair, though "straight" does not inherently reference the absence of a chemical process.
• Natural (adj): Can be used in a similar context to imply hair that is not chemically altered.

Synonyms

• Non-permed
• Straight (in many, but not all, contexts)
• Chemically untreated (in the context of waves/curls)

Antonyms

• Permed
• Curly (if the perm was for curls)
• Wavy (if the perm was for waves)

Adjective

1. not having had a permanent wave
   • smooth glossy unpermed hair