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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The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula seals split ends, reduces frizz, and speeds up drying time.
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Ringing in at just $11 for a sizable amount of treatment, this mask works to improve 10 hair concerns (think: detangling, reduced split ends, boost shine, and prevent future hair damage) in just 60 seconds.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
It’s clinically proven to reduce breakage by 69% and seal 96% of split ends.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Wow Money Mist, $29 — a firm favorite among R29 editors for minimizing split ends and imparting a glass-like finish.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Ringing in at just $11 for a sizable amount of treatment, this mask works to improve 10 hair concerns (think: detangling, reduced split ends, boost shine, and prevent future hair damage) in just 60 seconds.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
It’s clinically proven to reduce breakage by 69% and seal 96% of split ends.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Wow Money Mist, $29 — a firm favorite among R29 editors for minimizing split ends and imparting a glass-like finish.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Split end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20end. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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