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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If your hair is in recovery mode—brittle, dull, prone to split ends, and in general need of some TLC—the best products for hair breakage are here to deliver relief.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
Starting split end Jauan Jennings was targeted nine times from Purdy while missing just three snaps but had just two receptions for 31 yards.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
They’re made from a satin material that prevents any breakage or split ends from forming while still giving you perfect curls.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Cold and dry winter air can easily cause more split ends and breakage, so regularly trimming your hair helps remove split ends and maintain overall hair health.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
Starting split end Jauan Jennings was targeted nine times from Purdy while missing just three snaps but had just two receptions for 31 yards.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
They’re made from a satin material that prevents any breakage or split ends from forming while still giving you perfect curls.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Cold and dry winter air can easily cause more split ends and breakage, so regularly trimming your hair helps remove split ends and maintain overall hair health.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Split end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20end. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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