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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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
Curly textures are naturally drier and more prone to frizz than straight or wavy hair, which makes choosing the right oil a critical step in any curly hair-care routine.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 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
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Verb
Plus, your hair shouldn’t frizz after use.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
Curly textures are naturally drier and more prone to frizz than straight or wavy hair, which makes choosing the right oil a critical step in any curly hair-care routine.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Apply it in the shower for extra conditioning slip, on damp strands to prep for styling, or as a finishing touch after a blowout to tame stubborn frizz.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 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
See All Example Sentences for frizz
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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