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 Grace and Company Silky Satin Pillowcase Upgrade your nighttime routine with this ultra-smooth satin pillowcase designed to help prevent overnight frizz, tangles, and breakage. Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 July 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 Plus, the brand has clinical claims to back up the efficacy: In an independent consumer testing panel shared by the brand, after two weeks of use, participants found that frizz was improved by 22%, moisture levels increased by nearly 71%, and scalp redness reduced nearly 26%. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for frizz
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curl
Noun
  • Her bouncy blowout included her signature soft curls that blew against the wind.
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
  • As summer winds down and your strands have endured heatwaves, pool days, and sweaty workouts, your curls might be begging for a break.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizz. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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