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
Recent Examples on the Web
Sarah Blank, The Conversation, 20 May 2024
And while most hair dryers will come with a diffusing nozzle, Fee likes using a Hot Sock Diffuser for hair dryer, which is a little un-flammable sock that neutralizes frizzing while allowing the hot air to gently dry curls.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Hydrating or smoothing shampoos for curly and textured hair, since curls have a hard time retaining moisture and this can create frizz.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024
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Verb
Dry hair is more prone to frizz, tangles and breakage.
—Sarah Blank, The Conversation, 20 May 2024
And while most hair dryers will come with a diffusing nozzle, Fee likes using a Hot Sock Diffuser for hair dryer, which is a little un-flammable sock that neutralizes frizzing while allowing the hot air to gently dry curls.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Noun
The product instantly calmed frizz and left hair sleek and shiny.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Hydrating or smoothing shampoos for curly and textured hair, since curls have a hard time retaining moisture and this can create frizz.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for frizz
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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