frizz

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

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Recent Examples of frizz Original price: $11.99 Best for: People with long, fine or curly hair This Mulberry silk pillowcase reduces friction on hair and skin, keeping frizz and creases to a minimum. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025 For coarser curls, may want heavier gel This lightweight gel defines curls without stiffness, keeping them touchable and bouncy while reducing frizz. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025 The ion technology helps smooth hair and reduce frizz. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025 This conditioner is designed as the next step in your routine and is formulated with grapeseed oil and olive oil for their ultra-nourishing properties and ability to reduce frizz. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frizz
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curl
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  • Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • MacLachlan has the visage of a much younger man, and Davis’s signature shiny brown curls are serving.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizz. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

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