frizzy

adjective

ˈfri-zē 

frizzier; frizziest

of hair

: not smooth and neat because individual shafts are variably wavy and do not align together

When hair is frizzy or damaged, its outer cover, or cuticle, is riddled with lifted or missing sections that allow the hair's inner cortex to soak up hair-swelling moisture.

—Victoria Clayton

frizziness noun

Examples of frizzy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This lightweight oil is kind of like lip gloss for your hair; its nourishing formula (which contains the brand's star active ingredient, of course) smooths frizzy strands and gives hair a reflective finish, giving hair a more vibrant look and softer feel. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 16 July 2024

What to look for in products for frizzy hair Meet the experts For that reason, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to frizz. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 July 2024

My normal hair time is fine and always frizzy, but not anymore. —Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024

Curls looked defined and bouncy throughout the testing period, and retained smoother, less frizzy and brittle texture after continued use of curl cream. —Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 24 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

frizzy

adjective

ˈfriz-ē 

frizzier; frizziest

: tightly curled

frizzy hair