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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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
Genetics also play a role, with wavy, curly, and coily hair more prone to frizz due to their uneven cuticle structure.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
The oval brush is best for loose, smooth waves and taming frizz, while the paddle brush has a mixture of both nylon and boar bristles to dry and straighten your hair at the same time for a soft, sleek finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The set includes a smoothing shampoo, a rich treatment, and the brand’s viral Magic Straight Perfect Serum to help tame frizz and boost shine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
Genetics also play a role, with wavy, curly, and coily hair more prone to frizz due to their uneven cuticle structure.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
Once shaken, glycerin and grapeseed oil draw moisture into thirsty curls, while mongongo oil, meadowfoam seed oil, and sericin protein seal the cuticle to reduce frizz and boost shine.
—Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
The oval brush is best for loose, smooth waves and taming frizz, while the paddle brush has a mixture of both nylon and boar bristles to dry and straighten your hair at the same time for a soft, sleek finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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