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. 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 See All Example Sentences for split end

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of split end was in 1955

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“Split end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20end. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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