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 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 With 72 hour humidity shield, 48 hour frizz control and 450 degree heat protection, this hair oil formula encapsulates every strand with weightless protection to shield your style and keep hair healthy. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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