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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 Hair oil in general has a myriad of benefits but Lolavie’s standout formula focuses on taming frizz, adding shine, and smoothing flyaways. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Shake it out, separate some of the curls and let a little frizz happen. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 The hair dryer is also compatible with all Supersonic™ and Supersonic Nural™ attachments, from a diffuser for curls to a flyaway attachment to smooth frizz without losing volume. — Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Rose water, a natural humectant, helps draw moisture into the hair while smoothing the cuticle to reduce frizz without weighing strands down. — Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frizz

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curl

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For a decade, hundreds of Black women and girls have gathered in Kansas City wearing curls, coils, locs, braids and Afros for an annual photograph intended to challenge narrow ideas about what beautiful hair is supposed to look like.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Underneath, Nicks let her natural curls run wild, cascading down her back and shoulders.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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