split end
noun
1
: an offensive football end who lines up usually several yards to the side of the formation
2
: a hair tip that has become frayed (as from dryness)
—usually used in plural
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But the reality is that neglecting regular trims only leads to breakage and split ends.
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Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
What to Look for in a split end treatment
What causes split ends?
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
Since hair is weakest when wet, sleeping in wet hair can cause hair to become dry and brittle, causing split ends, breakage, and fallout.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
This powerful oil can seal split ends, control frizz, and deliver polished, velvety results after just a few uses.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
What to Look for in a split end treatment
What causes split ends?
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
Since hair is weakest when wet, sleeping in wet hair can cause hair to become dry and brittle, causing split ends, breakage, and fallout.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
This powerful oil can seal split ends, control frizz, and deliver polished, velvety results after just a few uses.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Split end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20end. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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