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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This lightweight, silicone-free formula is all about strengthening hair bonds, smoothing out frizz and split ends, and delivering weightless hydration—thanks to citric acid and an 11% bonding care complex.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025
Showering with water that’s too hot can also cause split ends and breakage.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2025
Commit to a hair mask at least twice a week and rinse off with cool water
Cold weather and dry winter air can significantly deplete your hair's natural moisture, leading to split ends and breakage.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Your split ends may look better, but truly fixing damage is another story.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025
Showering with water that’s too hot can also cause split ends and breakage.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2025
Commit to a hair mask at least twice a week and rinse off with cool water
Cold weather and dry winter air can significantly deplete your hair's natural moisture, leading to split ends and breakage.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Your split ends may look better, but truly fixing damage is another story.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Split end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20end. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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