Pricey salon job (4)

I believe the answer is:

perm

(Other definitions for perm that I've seen before include "Hairstyle treatment" , "locks far from straight?" , "make waves" , "Give a wave" , "Hairdo - combination on football pools" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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