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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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Curls may gradually loosen as strands weaken, and frizz can sometimes mask thinning early on.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Ouai’s lightweight formula can be used on damp or dry tresses to add shine, protect them from heat, and reduce frizz.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Plus, the barrels are made from ionic ceramic plates that help eliminate frizz and boost shine.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Curls may gradually loosen as strands weaken, and frizz can sometimes mask thinning early on.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
If your hair is curly, textured, or humidity-prone, Van Ess notes the formula will help to smooth unwanted frizz.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Ouai’s lightweight formula can be used on damp or dry tresses to add shine, protect them from heat, and reduce frizz.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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