frizzy

adjective \ ˈfri-zē \

Definition of frizzy

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

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frizziness

noun

See frizzy defined for kids

Recent Examples of frizzy from the Web

Geremy Jasper’s endearing, infectiously inspiring debut feature stars freckled, frizzy-haired Danielle Macdonald as Patti, a heavyset white girl who longs to be a rapper.

— ann hornaday, kansascity, "In endearing ‘Patti Cake$,’ a Jersey girl finds her rap voice," 28 Aug. 2017
His opponent was Chinook, a checkers-playing program programmed by Jonathan Schaeffer, a round, frizzy-haired professor from the University of Alberta, who operated the machine.

— rosa inocencio smith, The Atlantic, "The Atlantic Daily: Disclosure and Seizure," 19 July 2017
Ana was shy and serious, with frizzy black hair escaping her ponytail, off-brand sneakers, and modest, too-long khaki shorts.

— Longreads, "Youth From Every Quarter," 17 July 2017
My hair was noticeably less frizzy and a lot softer.

— kelsi zimmerman, SELF, "Hair Sheet Masks Look Ridiculous and Work Like Magic," 3 July 2017
Plus, your hair won't get frizzy overnight, says Marjan.

— lauren valenti, Marie Claire, "This Is How Kim Kardashian Gets That Mega-Watt Hair Shine," 15 May 2017
Refinery 29 - Check out all of the emerging backstage beauty trends, from frizzy hair to metallic blue eyes.

— kerry pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, "Relive the Last Day of Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs is Inspired by Winehouse, Mischa Barton Front Row...Plus More!," 16 Sep. 2011

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