frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
: to form into small tight curls
of hair
: to form a mass of tight curls
1
: a tight curl
2
: hair that is tightly curled
frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise
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Noun
She used gel on her hair to control the frizz.
a photograph of a 1920s flapper with that trademark frizz on the forehead
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
Once your style is set, a little crème is also good for refreshing those errant curls that frizz up unexpectedly.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Adding a steam treatment like this would be great for anyone who is dealing with temporary dryness, has chronically dry hair or wants to manage frizz and work on hair growth.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Indeed, a boar-bristle brush helps distribute the scalp’s natural oils onto the hair shafts, which makes the hair smoother and less prone to frizz.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
Once your style is set, a little crème is also good for refreshing those errant curls that frizz up unexpectedly.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
To protect your hair at night, Kimble recommends using a satin or silk pillowcase, scarf, or bonnet to keep the style intact and prevent frizz.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Adding a steam treatment like this would be great for anyone who is dealing with temporary dryness, has chronically dry hair or wants to manage frizz and work on hair growth.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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