How to Use frizz in a Sentence

frizz

1 of 2 verb
  • Plus, your hair shouldn’t frizz after use.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Wavy hair is also more prone to frizz than straight hair.
    — Maggie Donahue, Health, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Her hair was teased and frizzed well above her head like a lion’s mane.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
  • This will stop your hair from frizzing with the braids and leave it feeling fresh.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
  • That leaves hair less prone to frizz—as does the blend of aloe vera, green tea, and panthenol.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 July 2024
  • That leaves hair less prone to frizz—as does the blend of aloe vera, green tea, and panthenol.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
  • This pick taps both to keep hair hydrated and fresh, and help combat frizz.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
  • As a result, your locks dry faster and won’t frizz up under the blow dryer.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 July 2023
  • The best gels for curly hair will control frizz and extend the shape of your spirals.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
  • This one is also stellar for anyone with thick, textured hair that tends to frizz.
    — Sarah Madaus, Allure, 25 July 2024
  • Almost curly, your hair is manageable to style but prone to frizz—still with a smooth texture to each strand.
    — Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
  • My hair tends to frizz, and previous blow dryers often left my hair feeling dry and flat.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
  • There’s something that just frizzes up in my brain at the thought of a three-loss team making the Playoff.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Plus, the barrels are made from ionic ceramic plates that help eliminate frizz and boost shine.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Because curls tend to frizz and dry out, most of these shampoos avoid harsh detergents called surfactants.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Thick hair can also frizz up and get a little wild under even just the slightest bit of humidity.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2022
  • If your ends tend to frizz—or, heck, if the whole length does—warm a dab of a moisturizing pomade in your palms and apply in long strokes.
    — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Genetics also play a role, with wavy, curly, and coily hair more prone to frizz due to their uneven cuticle structure.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Curls may gradually loosen as strands weaken, and frizz can sometimes mask thinning early on.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • My hair smelled good and did not frizz in the humidity, which is a big deal for a young Jewish girl in the Valley.
    — Marshall Heyman, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Indeed, a boar-bristle brush helps distribute the scalp’s natural oils onto the hair shafts, which makes the hair smoother and less prone to frizz.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Curls have a tendency to frizz up, especially in humid climates.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 23 Dec. 2022
  • It’s formulated with cocoa butter and coconut oil to combat frizz and nourish dry hair.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • My hair does, however, hold styles very well and doesn’t usually frizz up quickly in humidity, which is what works for me right now.
    — Kayla Greaves, Allure, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Once your style is set, a little crème is also good for refreshing those errant curls that frizz up unexpectedly.
    — Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Also among the product’s ingredients is coconut oil, which can mitigate frizz and boost shine.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The trick for thicker hair to wear a bob sans frizz is to blow-dry each section as smoothly as possible, explains Renegar.
    — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The dryer won’t blast your hair with heat — which often leads to frizz — instead using gentle cycles to help increase smoothness and shine.
    — Brittany Loggins, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This smoothing duo fights frizz with a hydrating styling cream and bonding oil that leave hair soft, shiny, and humidity-resistant.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025

frizz

2 of 2 noun
  • She used gel on her hair to control the frizz.
  • This will help the curl cream to keep frizz at bay.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Most people right now want to get rid of their frizz but keep their body.
    — Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
  • This is the perfect way to hide some greasy hair or frizz on those not-so-good hair days.
    — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Just make sure to work in a hair oil to keep frizz at bay and shine maximized.
    — Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Her only lament was that the formula didn’t help tame her frizz.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The rest of her hair flowed around her in undefined curls that have just the right amount of frizz.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 2 May 2022
  • The lightweight oil fights flyaways and frizz for up to 72 hours.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • There is no shortage of hair products that can help smooth frizz, add shine, or make hair look fuller.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Plus, the silky smooth design can stop frizz and knots forming in hair during the night.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • To keep frizz at a minimum, wrap your braids at night and protect them with a silk scarf.
    — Danielle James, ELLE, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Made for all hair types, the products increase shine, tame frizz, and hydrate hair.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The best-selling hair dryer styles and dries at the same time with less frizz than other hair tools.
    — Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2022
  • This soft waffle weave towel is designed with frizz and damage in mind.
    — Emily Burns, ELLE, 8 July 2022
  • And, to minimize frizz, be sure to apply a styling oil or treatment.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Adding a touch of product to eliminate frizz can help perfect this look.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The key, said Neale, is not to scrunch, but to leave your hair well alone when air-drying to avoid frizz.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2022
  • However, if smoothing frizz is your target, a glaze is more than up for the task.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The design helps to cut down on frizz while defining natural curls, coils and waves.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2023
  • These hydrating all-stars are guaranteed to nix frizz and leave hair glossy.
    — Deanna Pai, Women's Health, 19 July 2023
  • Rinse with cool or cold water to close the cuticle, boost shine, and reduce frizz.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The silk reduces frizz, prevents breakage in your sleep, and is gentler on hair.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2022
  • But zapping frizz, adding moisture, and pumping up the shine factor?
    — Allure, 31 Oct. 2018
  • The ion technology helps smooth hair and reduce frizz.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The hair will be moisturized and easier to work with, void of tangles and frizz.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The wheat protein and organic aloe blend combine to tame your frizz and enhance your shine.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
  • Remember, a lot of frizz comes from too much friction during the wash or drying process.
    — Danielle James, Allure, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.
    — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Like magic, there was no frizz and my hair was seriously silky, swishy, and bouncy.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 23 Feb. 2022
  • Curly hair also takes well to silk or satin rods, which can enhance natural curls without adding frizz.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2024

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