Frizer

/ˈfraɪzər/ noun

Definition

A person who frizzes or curls hair professionally; a hairdresser or wig-maker who specializes in crimping.

Etymology

Agent noun from 'friz' (to curl) with the suffix '-er,' referring to a skilled worker who performed the specific task of frizzing hair in historical contexts.

Kelly Says

In 17th-century Europe, a frizer was a highly skilled and respected professional—creating elaborate frizzed hairstyles could take hours and required years of training!

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