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

Shake it out, separate some of the curls and let a little frizz happen. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

The hair dryer is also compatible with all Supersonic™ and Supersonic Nural™ attachments, from a diffuser for curls to a flyaway attachment to smooth frizz without losing volume. — Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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

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