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frizz

noun

Definition of 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 Along with detangling, this mist is also designed to reduce frizz and breakage and improve manageability—all top concerns for people with textured hair. — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026 Greene also says using braiding hair or extensions that match your natural texture can help camouflage inevitable frizz. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026 Summer is finally here, meaning natural curls are making their seasonal comeback, and with them the return of multipronged, post-shower hair care regimens to lock the shape and manage the frizz. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 Their picks span lightweight creams, smoothing serums, and flexible-hold sprays that keep frizz in check without flattening your hair. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frizz

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curl

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Commerce production assistant Hailey Roy, who has 3C curls, actually skips a hot tool altogether.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Across the broader market, shoppers are gravitating toward products that address hair growth, scalp health, hair density, curl care, repair and strengthening solutions.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

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