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How The Word Frizz Was Weaponized Against Curly People

We Are Spiraling··3 October 2026·9 min

About this episode

The word “frizz” actually has a benign definition. Priya investigates the history of how this term was co-opted against us, first by a writer in colonial times and later (even now) by legacy beauty brands. She explains her philosophy around curly hair.Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes stories: WeAreSpiraling.comFollow Priya on Instagram and TikTok MAYURA waitlist and InstagramFind this show on Instagram and TikTok for bonus clips.