zoomer perm

noun

A type of perm haircut popular among teens and young adults of Generation Z, consisting of shaded or faded sides, and much volume and length on the top.

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Meanings

zoomer perm1

nounzoomer perm (plural zoomer perms)

plural zoomer perms · alternative Zoomer perm

  1. slangA type of perm haircut popular among teens and young adults of Generation Z, consisting of shaded or faded sides, and much volume and length on the top.

    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.

    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

Zoomer perm2

nounZoomer perm (plural Zoomer perms)

plural Zoomer perms

  1. Alternative letter-case form of zoomer perm.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
broccoli haircut

Origin

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

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APA

zoomer perm. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zoomer%20perm

MLA

“zoomer perm.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zoomer%20perm. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “zoomer perm,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zoomer%20perm.

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