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 For coarser curls, may want heavier gel This lightweight gel defines curls without stiffness, keeping them touchable and bouncy while reducing frizz. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025 Wavy hair is also more prone to frizz than straight hair. Maggie Donahue, Health, 27 Sep. 2025 The ion technology helps smooth hair and reduce frizz. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 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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curl
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  • Sporting voluminous curls and a confident stare, Eva’s presence on the cover was a celebration of self-love, resilience, and the undeniable power of Black women in fashion.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Chemo curls refers to the temporary change in hair texture following cancer treatment.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizz. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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