Synonyms of frizz

frizz

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curl
• frizzle
• ringlet
• wave
• lock
• permanent
• perm
• kink
• crimp
• tress
• set

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frizz

Rose water, a natural humectant, helps draw moisture into the hair while smoothing the cuticle to reduce frizz without weighing strands down. — Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 30 July 2026

Along with detangling, this mist is also designed to reduce frizz and breakage and improve manageability—all top concerns for people with textured hair. — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026

Summer is finally here, meaning natural curls are making their seasonal comeback, and with them the return of multipronged, post-shower hair care regimens to lock the shape and manage the frizz. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Their picks span lightweight creams, smoothing serums, and flexible-hold sprays that keep frizz in check without flattening your hair. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 May 2026