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 satin material is soft and smooth, minimizing friction and preventing damage, breakage and split ends.
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Nora Colomer
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The famous leave-in hair mask from K18 has reached best-seller status for its ability to seal split ends and repair breakage without harsh chemicals that can weigh hair down, and Nation says that the brand’s sulfate-free shampoo is also worth trying.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Another of her tips was to make sure to cut the ends of the hair to prevent split ends.
—Brittany Pierola Diaz, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, panthenol seals each strand’s cuticle, preventing frizz and split ends—which also just so happens to cut down drying time.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
The famous leave-in hair mask from K18 has reached best-seller status for its ability to seal split ends and repair breakage without harsh chemicals that can weigh hair down, and Nation says that the brand’s sulfate-free shampoo is also worth trying.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Another of her tips was to make sure to cut the ends of the hair to prevent split ends.
—Brittany Pierola Diaz, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, panthenol seals each strand’s cuticle, preventing frizz and split ends—which also just so happens to cut down drying time.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025
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“Split end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20end. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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