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frizzes

noun

plural of frizz

as in curls

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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The Foundation Shampoo and Conditioner, Air Thickening Spray, and Texturizing Mist make her hair look lifted and thicker, and help her fine hair hold curls longer.

— Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Even Love Story’s Kelly got distracted by his own reflection, pausing in front of one mirror to zhuzh his curls before moving on to the next dazzling display.

— Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

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