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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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This leave-in treatment features guar bean paste that temporarily seals the hair cuticle to reduce the appearance of splitting ends and frizz, all while leaving curls looking healthy and shiny and preventing future breakage from happening.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This hair serum protects against frizz and flyaways, and seals in intense shine for a smooth, sleek look without any weigh down, while shielding your hair from heat up to 450°.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The formulation also includes hemi-squalane, which tames frizz and makes the hair silkier and more manageable.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This leave-in treatment features guar bean paste that temporarily seals the hair cuticle to reduce the appearance of splitting ends and frizz, all while leaving curls looking healthy and shiny and preventing future breakage from happening.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
Crown Affair The Hair Towel $45 SEPHORA A microfiber towel will absorb water from your hair fast—preventing additional frizz and breakage before using hot tools.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This hair serum protects against frizz and flyaways, and seals in intense shine for a smooth, sleek look without any weigh down, while shielding your hair from heat up to 450°.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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