frizz

as in curl
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops a photograph of a 1920s flapper with that trademark frizz on the forehead

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Recent Examples of frizz Selena Gomez, too, benefitted from the magic of the Dyson Corrale at the Oscars; her hairstylist Renato Campora created an elegant look straight out of the pages of Old Hollywood by flat ironing Gomez’s hair strands as a shield against flyaways and frizz. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Milano also saw Prada’s Fall 2025 show take place, where frizz and flyaways took center stage. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for frizz

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizz. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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