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 oil can be used as a pre-shampoo treatment to hydrate the scalp, and it can also be used to tame flyaways and smooth split ends.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
Coconut and marula oils add shine and improve manageability, olive oil controls frizzy strands and repairs split ends, and sea moss delivers a heap of moisture that softens strands.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Pro tip: Pay careful attention to getting the oil to the ends of your hair to help repair split ends and damage.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
According to a study conducted by the brand, hair is 30 times stronger and the appearance of split ends is reduced by 91% when using a system of Izumi Tonic Shampoo, Mask, and Serum.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
Coconut and marula oils add shine and improve manageability, olive oil controls frizzy strands and repairs split ends, and sea moss delivers a heap of moisture that softens strands.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Pro tip: Pay careful attention to getting the oil to the ends of your hair to help repair split ends and damage.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
According to a study conducted by the brand, hair is 30 times stronger and the appearance of split ends is reduced by 91% when using a system of Izumi Tonic Shampoo, Mask, and Serum.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
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“Split end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20end. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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