How to Use split end in a Sentence

split end

noun
  • Yep, even for folks with dry, split ends or super-curly hair.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Just a few drops go a long way to smooth split ends and soothe dry, flaky scalps.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2024
  • Not only was my hair still there, but all of my split ends were gone.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Your hair feels lighter, your neck can breathe and all those split ends get dumped in the trash.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Wondering how to get rid of split ends for good?
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
  • His movement skill doesn’t reflect a split end.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
  • It can even be used to smooth split ends, giving you a shiny finish to your hair.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
  • For split ends, rub it onto the tips of your hair, as well as the driest parts.
    — Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
  • At the same time, a blend of oils helps repair the look and feel of split ends and dryness.
    — ELLE, 7 Mar. 2023
  • For instance, split ends can travel up the hair fiber and damage the root.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
  • This one is great for split ends, as well, says Glamour’s Kilkeary.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The result is smoothed cuticles and split ends, with a soft to the touch feel.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • The brand advises to use it as a pre-wash treatment, scalp oil, and on split ends.
    — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, my split ends appeared full rather than frayed — almost as if they had been freshly snipped.
    — Jessica Prince Erlich, The Cut, 2 Feb. 2018
  • What a slot receiver needs to read or react to, compared to a split end or a flanker.
    — Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Getting a haircut can prevent split ends and keep your hair looking healthy and fresh.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
  • This process breaks down the disulphide bonds in your hair and leads to breakage, split ends, and dull color.
    — refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Trimming away split ends and keeping the length uniform all the way around lets the hair's health shine through.
    — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The hair is delicate, and those tiny crystals can tear hair fibers, which means split ends and breakage.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2024
  • From split ends to hair loss, experts weigh in on how to prevent and treat the most common types of damage.
    — Annie Blay, Allure, 26 July 2024
  • The creamy duo smooths down cuticles and reforms split ends with squalane — the very lipid that routine abuse strips away.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • That just-back-from-the-salon post-haircut feeling is like no other — so fresh and so free of split ends.
    — Wendy Sy, Allure, 1 June 2018
  • The fractures and scars show that they were distally hafted – attached to the split end of a shaft.
    — Laure Metz, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Or maybe the pool’s chlorine is damaging your hair, causing breakage and split ends.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Other options on this list will work overtime to repair your split ends, fight dandruff, and more.
    — Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
  • Use it to help with UV protection, enhance shine, and help to seal split ends.
    — Neha Tandon, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Three-digits calls assign a single-digit apiece to the split end, tight end and flanker in that order.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2023
  • In April, she was named the face of their Keraphix line, which treats color damage, frizz, and split ends.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • Cutler says that eight to twelve weeks is a decent time between hair appointments, just be sure to keep an eye on split ends.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 May 2026

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