People Share Their Awkward School Photos from Back in the Day

This photo day was destined to be unforgettable the moment Mom broke out the home perm kit. The result? A perfectly spherical cloud of curls that could double as a bike helmet in a pinch. Even the camera seems to be leaning back to fit it all in.

The Nantucket hoodie says “casual,” but the hair screams “disco comeback tour.” It’s the kind of look that makes you wonder if there’s still a faint scent of perm solution lingering in the photo frame decades later.