All The Boys Are Getting Perms
From We Are Spiraling by Priya Anand
February 11, 2026 · 20 min · Season 1 · Episode 7
About this episode
The episode explores the trend of men getting perms and the cultural influences behind this shift in self-image.
When did men of all ages get a broccoli cut? And how do they feel about themselves when they get a makeover deep into adulthood? We investigate this shift, from K-Pop to TikTok and the fact that these days more people are swiping right on curly guys. Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes stories: WeAreSpiraling.com Follow Priya on Instagram and TikTok MAYURA waitlist and Instagram This show is also on Instagram and TikTok.
People in this episode
Host: Priya Anand
Topics covered
- men's fashion
- hair trends
- self-image
- K-Pop influence
- social media
- makeovers
Keywords
- perms
- men's hairstyles
- K-Pop
- TikTok
- self-image
- makeover
- curly hair
- fashion trends
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