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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 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 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 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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Made for pretty much every texture, the airy foam gives fine-to-medium hair body without weighing it down, while helping define and smooth thicker waves and curls without sacrificing movement.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Candlelit copper builds it right into your hair, with soft, glowy highlights that add richness and warmth (especially on curls like Megan Thee Stallion’s).

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of curl

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