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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Meanwhile, panthenol seals each strand’s cuticle, preventing frizz and split ends—which also just so happens to cut down drying time.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The Glow by Daye Satin Bonnet is made from high grade satin to protect against split ends, dry hair and general bedhead.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 30 May 2025
The formula blends tamarind seed extract, vitamin E, panthenol, and hydrolyzed proteins to fight frizz, detangle strands, boost shine, soften split ends, and protect against high temps—and that's just on wet hair.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
This helps with overall hair health and split ends.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 19 May 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The Glow by Daye Satin Bonnet is made from high grade satin to protect against split ends, dry hair and general bedhead.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 30 May 2025
The formula blends tamarind seed extract, vitamin E, panthenol, and hydrolyzed proteins to fight frizz, detangle strands, boost shine, soften split ends, and protect against high temps—and that's just on wet hair.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
This helps with overall hair health and split ends.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 19 May 2025
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“Split end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20end. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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