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
Synonyms
Examples of frizz in a Sentence
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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Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
This serum forms a seal on each strand to prevent humidity from penetrating, which ultimately keeps hair from frizzing.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
This hair product is a game-changer for anyone who struggles with keeping their baby hairs and frizz in place.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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Verb
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
This serum forms a seal on each strand to prevent humidity from penetrating, which ultimately keeps hair from frizzing.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
The TikTok-beloved Dyson Supersonic is designed to protect hair from extreme heat damage and frizz while leaving locks extra smooth and shiny.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
This hair product is a game-changer for anyone who struggles with keeping their baby hairs and frizz in place.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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