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 The fuzzed-up frizz looks like it’s never been laid a day in its life. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025 This conditioner is designed as the next step in your routine and is formulated with grapeseed oil and olive oil for their ultra-nourishing properties and ability to reduce frizz. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025 Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum Having dry hair seems like a recipe for instant frizz when combined with humidity. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025 Plus, the brand has clinical claims to back up the efficacy: In an independent consumer testing panel shared by the brand, after two weeks of use, participants found that frizz was improved by 22%, moisture levels increased by nearly 71%, and scalp redness reduced nearly 26%. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for frizz
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curl
Noun
  • For example, if a model had an afro, Simone used products to accentuate their curls.
    Essence, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Gray loves Catrice Hyper Lash Mascara, which separates lashes for definition, length, volume, and curl.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizz. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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