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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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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
One to three drops of this potent salve is all that’s needed to smooth out frizz and flyaways while increasing shine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 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
Its ionic technology keeps frizz at bay, giving hair that sleek, polished look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
One to three drops of this potent salve is all that’s needed to smooth out frizz and flyaways while increasing shine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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