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 The hair tool increases smoothness and shine, while reducing frizz and flyaways. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024 Basically a diffuser and dryer in one, it’s designed to dry curls gently while cutting down on frizz and puffiness. Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024 Concentrated ions reduce frizz, while the tangle-free antistatic bristles also help smooth hair. Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024 Another key ingredient, juniper berry, is packed with antioxidants that protect the hair from free-radical damage that can cause dryness, brittleness, or frizz. Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frizz 

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizz. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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