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
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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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This leave-in treatment features guar bean paste that temporarily seals the hair cuticle to reduce the appearance of splitting ends and frizz, all while leaving curls looking healthy and shiny and preventing future breakage from happening.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
The Gelly Type Strong Hold Gel is a great choice for adding shine, reducing frizz, repairing split ends thanks to proteins and amino acids, and boosting hydration.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The formulation also includes hemi-squalane, which tames frizz and makes the hair silkier and more manageable.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This leave-in treatment features guar bean paste that temporarily seals the hair cuticle to reduce the appearance of splitting ends and frizz, all while leaving curls looking healthy and shiny and preventing future breakage from happening.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
Taming frizz on your natural texture is one thing, but keeping straightened hair sleek is a whole other can of worms.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
The Gelly Type Strong Hold Gel is a great choice for adding shine, reducing frizz, repairing split ends thanks to proteins and amino acids, and boosting hydration.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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