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 What’s that thing that’ll look out for my strands under lots of sun exposure and tame the frizz? Samantha Mims, Essence, 23 June 2025 Photograph: Kat Merck Kristin Ess Style Assist Blow-Dry Mist $15 $10 (33% off) Amazon $15 Target Most heat protectants fail to speed drying, but Kristin Ess's spray actually works at reducing both time and frizz at a fraction of the cost. Parker Hall, Wired News, 8 July 2025 How to Apply: Dispense a few drops into palms and rub together before smoothing down damp or dry mid-lengths and ends to tame frizz and add shine. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025 Ideal for straight or wavy hair, this lightweight cream smooths frizz, defines strands, and adds shine. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for frizz
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curl
Noun
  • Other moments in the carousel showed Sweeney's hair in varying states, from straighter bangs and looser curls, to teased with voluminous waves.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Hong Kong rises in a dazzling vertical rhythm—where sleek towers pierce the sky as incense curls from temple courtyards.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizz. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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