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 Enter the best at-home keratin treatments—a more time-efficient (and certainly more budget-friendly) alternative designed to soften texture and smooth frizz. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025 Keratin and avocado oil, meanwhile, boost elasticity, tame frizz, and help curls hold their shape. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025 The satin material helps reduce breakage and frizz, and it’s been a lifesaver while managing hair loss. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 15 Apr. 2025 Plus, a blend of soybeans and lipids work together to add moisture and fight unwanted frizz. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frizz
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curl
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  • More than 1,000 Amazon shoppers just bought this five-in-one curling iron that comes with an array of attachments to create everything from tight to loose curls.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • On the surface, the artist’s swirls, curls and modular shapes hit the eye with playful abandon.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizz. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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