zoomer perm

English

Alternative forms

• Zoomer perm

Etymology

zoomer + perm, from the prevalence of this haircut among members of Generation Z, colloquially called zoomers.

Noun

zoomer perm (plural zoomer perms)

1. (slang) A type of perm haircut popular among teens and young adults of Generation Z. It has shaded or faded sides, and a lot of volume and length on the top.
   • 2022 April 30, Jessica Lindsay, “The broccoli haircut: What is the men’s hair style and why is it so popular with Gen Z?”, in Metro Lifestyle‎^[1]:

     The broccoli haircut, also known as the zoomer perm or bird’s nest cut, is similar to the indie-inspired looks of the 00s, featuring shaved or faded sides and a whole lot of volume and length on top.

   • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:zoomer perm.

See also

• bird's nest cut
• broccoli haircut
• perm