frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
: to form into small tight curls
of hair
: to form a mass of tight curls
1
: a tight curl
2
: hair that is tightly curled
frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise
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Examples of frizz in a Sentence
Noun
She used gel on her hair to control the frizz.
a photograph of a 1920s flapper with that trademark frizz on the forehead
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Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
This serum forms a seal on each strand to prevent humidity from penetrating, which ultimately keeps hair from frizzing.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Kitsch satin pillowcase Out with the cotton bedsheets, in with the satin.
Reduce friction, transferring oils from the face and hair, and tame frizz with satin pillowcases.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Once your style is set, a little crème is also good for refreshing those errant curls that frizz up unexpectedly.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
This serum forms a seal on each strand to prevent humidity from penetrating, which ultimately keeps hair from frizzing.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
It's also infused with citric acid to tame frizz, enhance shine, and reduce hair breakage.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Kitsch satin pillowcase Out with the cotton bedsheets, in with the satin.
Reduce friction, transferring oils from the face and hair, and tame frizz with satin pillowcases.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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