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
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Facebook Show more sharing options The men came in droves, sporting their long tresses, some sleek and straight, others wavy, frizzed and curly.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Her hair was frizzed out into a big puffball and her fake lashes were furry black caterpillar quality.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2023
Pet owners need a rug that won’t frizz and shed when furry friends scratch at it, and the Safavieh Crystal Collection delivers.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
Hair that frizzes in the humidity and flattens in the rain.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2023
My hair tends to frizz, and previous blow dryers often left my hair feeling dry and flat.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
Her hair may have frizzed slightly, but that’s about it.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 14 Oct. 2023
Hydrating Can weigh down hair if too much is applied Dry, weak hair is notoriously prone to frizz, but a few drops of this serum will tackle flyaways and add shine to all hair types.
—ELLE, 10 June 2022
Sarah Stankorb, Longreads, 9 May 2024
Augustinus Bader The Rich Shampoo and Conditioner Photo : Augustinus Bader
This one-two punch from Augustinus Bader is a masterclass in fighting frizz.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
This hot brush cut our tester’s drying time by 15 minutes, tamed frizz, and created a stunning blowout.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Keep In Mind Similar to other shampoos for psoriasis, this formula is pretty drying on hair and might even cause frizz in some.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
The smooth fabric is said to fight frizz and also make certain hairstyles, such as braids, last much longer.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Briogeo Farewell Frizz Smoothing Shampoo This sweet scented blossom shampoo is for all hair types, but was manufactured to help reduce frizz.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
All three are designed to hydrate with aloe vera and castor oil to help boost volume while fighting frizz.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
And, to minimize frizz, be sure to apply a styling oil or treatment.
—Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
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
Facebook Show more sharing options The men came in droves, sporting their long tresses, some sleek and straight, others wavy, frizzed and curly.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Her hair was frizzed out into a big puffball and her fake lashes were furry black caterpillar quality.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2023
Pet owners need a rug that won’t frizz and shed when furry friends scratch at it, and the Safavieh Crystal Collection delivers.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
Hair that frizzes in the humidity and flattens in the rain.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2023
My hair tends to frizz, and previous blow dryers often left my hair feeling dry and flat.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
Her hair may have frizzed slightly, but that’s about it.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 14 Oct. 2023
Hydrating Can weigh down hair if too much is applied Dry, weak hair is notoriously prone to frizz, but a few drops of this serum will tackle flyaways and add shine to all hair types.
—ELLE, 10 June 2022
Noun
My own waves would never tolerate this, would rapidly turn to frizz.
—Sarah Stankorb, Longreads, 9 May 2024
Augustinus Bader The Rich Shampoo and Conditioner Photo : Augustinus Bader
This one-two punch from Augustinus Bader is a masterclass in fighting frizz.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
This hot brush cut our tester’s drying time by 15 minutes, tamed frizz, and created a stunning blowout.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Keep In Mind Similar to other shampoos for psoriasis, this formula is pretty drying on hair and might even cause frizz in some.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
The smooth fabric is said to fight frizz and also make certain hairstyles, such as braids, last much longer.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Briogeo Farewell Frizz Smoothing Shampoo This sweet scented blossom shampoo is for all hair types, but was manufactured to help reduce frizz.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
All three are designed to hydrate with aloe vera and castor oil to help boost volume while fighting frizz.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
And, to minimize frizz, be sure to apply a styling oil or treatment.
—Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
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