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 Japanese camellia and sunflower oil improve overall hair manageability by reducing frizz. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025 This improves dryness and smooths frizz and flyaway hair.67 3. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025 Jojoba milk softens and smooths, while a film-form polymer creates a flexible finish that holds styles in place and resists frizz. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025 Cue L’Oreal Paris’ Lock It Weather Control Hairspray: It’s specifically made to keep humidity and frizz at bay with a lightweight formula that locks in your style with a natural looking finish. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for frizz
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curl
Noun
  • This method is helpful for people with tight curls and uneven hair loss patterns.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
  • For Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball in 2017, Lil’ Kim continued the matte beauty beat trend, pairing it with finger wave-like curls, seconded by her 2019 BET Awards look.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 July 2025

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizz. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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