The phrase “old lady hairdo” isn’t the most sensitive thing one can say. But some of us can still picture specific hairstyles when we hear it — and it isn’t used in a flattering way most of the time.

Katie Holmes sported curls in New York City on Feb. 16, 2023. “Because of the recent trends of people wanting to embrace and enhance their natural hair texture, the perm of 2023 tends to lean towards ...

A hair perm kit makes it easy to transform straight hair into soft, natural waves or even tight curls. A perm is a hair styling treatment that adds body and texture to even the straightest hair and it ...

Melanie Lynskey and Jessica Biel in "Candy" (Tina Rowden/Hulu) If you’ve seen Hulu’s limited series “Candy” — or even spotted ads for it — you know that Jessica Biel sports a short, tight perm that is ...

Today’s root perm is subtle, strategic and surprisingly low-key — designed to fake fullness where hair falls flat. Rather than chasing hair volume through curl or texture, today’s techniques focus on ...