How To Get Rid Of Split Ends

Split ends getting in the way of achieving the long, luscious lengths you've always wanted? We feel you.

Unless you're JLo, most of us have them, and thanks to daily heat styling, the way we towel dry our hair after a shower and even what we sleep on at night, our once healthy-looking lengths tend to resemble a fluffy, unkempt mess.

So, in a bid to get rid of the split ends for good, we enlisted help from the experts, because who doesn't want hair worthy of a shampoo ad?

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Everything You Need To Know About Getting Rid Of Split Ends

What are split ends?

'Split ends are a result of the fraying or separating of the hair strand into two or more fragments,' says Sam Burnett, Owner and Creative Director of Hare & Bone.

'This is down to damage caused by excessive stress on the follicle, usually chemical (colouring or perms) or mechanical (e.g. styling tools).'

Even though the only way to completely get rid of split ends is by snipping them off, there are heaps of things you can do to prevent them from cropping up in the first place and to stop them from climbing further - because that's not cool.

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What causes split ends?

Unfortunately for our ends, a whole host of things can cause split ends. 'Split ends are caused by a number of factors,' says Trichologist Stephanie Sey on behalf of Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo. They include:

• Mechanical damage such as brushing excessively, drying the hair too roughly, allowing your hair to rub against rough fabrics.
• Colouring
• Chemical treatments perms and relaxers (especially when not done correctly)
• Heat - in the form of straighteners and blow dryers

'All these things damage the cuticle on the hair shaft as you lose more cuticle layers the hair becomes weak, splits and frays,' explains Sey.

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How To Get Rid Of Split Ends

1. Re-think the way you towel dry your hair

Your hair is actually most vulnerable during the drying process, so the way you treat it after a shower will make a huge difference to the amount of split ends you have to deal with.

And even though it's tempting when you're in a rush before work, don't do this:

'Rubbing your hair dry with a towel will only promote more breakage,' says Sam, and the last thing you want is for those splits to travel upwards.

'Instead, apply pressure by gently squeezing the excess water out of the hair using a towel. Aquis have a great quick-drying range.'

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This may look unassuming, but we found found that it reduced frizzy bits by half and absorbed water twice as fast as our usual towel, which meant we didn't have to spend long under the hairdryer. Genius.

2. Re-assess your blow-drying technique

We're all guilty of blasting sopping wet hair with a hairdryer, especially in the winter months, but if you're serious about preventing split ends, it really pays to allow your hair to air dry as much as possible before letting loose with the dryer.

'Anywhere from 60% - 90% dry is ideal,' says Sam, 'as the longer you leave your hair exposed to heat, the more damage is likely to occur.'

Even better? Miss the ends out completely.

'Invest in a quality heat protectant (we love the Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Protective Primer, £24) and avoid placing heat directly on to the ends of the hair,' continues Sam. 'Focus more on the roots and mid lengths - leave the ends to dry from the secondary heat and always keep the nozzle moving constantly for an even distribution of heat. Also try your best to dry on a cold air setting.'

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This is something Steve Robinson, Art Director at Electric Hair Group seconds.

'Never touch the nozzle to the hair directly,' he says. 'Even rough drying hair means applying heat (yep, it's really not that much better) so if you really want to protect it, just use your hairdryer to create shape and to smooth the cuticles. Position it just above the hair and brush.'

14 Of The Best Hairdryers For All Hair Types

Best hairdryer

Supersonic™ Hairdryer

The Bugatti of hairdryers, when Dyson decided to enter into the beauty world, they did so with a bang. This high tech tool impressed our testers so much that everybody plans to swap it in for their current model. It banished static and left our entire panel's hair feeling softer and looking bouncier, with their style lasting all day. It barely made a peep, heated up accurately in the lab and 91% were happy with how long it took to get red carpet ready.

Its newest feature, the flyaway attachment, delivered a suitably slick do for everybody, with one tester reporting such flawlessly tamed hair that they didn't need to follow up with hair straighteners. The only quibble involved the control indicator light, which some testers found unclear.

Key specifications
Attachments: Concentrator nozzle, diffuser, smoothing nozzle, gentle air attachment
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 2.56
Hanging loop: No
Ionic technology: No
Number of speed settings: 3
Number of heat settings: 3
Wattage (watts): 1600

Best professional hairdryer

Air Hairdryer

Claiming to be twice as fast as your average hairdryer, our panel unanimously loved how intuitive this compact ghd model was to use, allowing them to adjust its heat settings easily and dry hair in a flash.

It wasn't too noisy and it left their tresses looking silky-smooth, thanks to a concentrator nozzle that precisely directs the airflow. Some testers found the highest heat so effective, it burnt their scalps, but our lab test proved the outer casing remained at a safe temperature to handle.

Key specifications
Attachments: Concentrator nozzle
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 3.00
Hanging loop: Yes
Ionic technology: Yes
Number of speed settings: 2
Number of heat settings: 2
Wattage (watts): 2100

Best hairdryer for fast drying

2100W Hydro-Fusion Dryer

A go-to for those days where you snooze your morning alarm or are short on time, this efficient tool was Dina-Asher-Smith-fast at drying our panel's hair. Everyone was happy with how quickly it dried wet hair, leaving 83% with shinier, softer ends.

Our testers would have liked it to look more luxe, but it was easy to manoeuvre from their roots to the back of their heads. Our lab test found it slightly slow to reach its maximum temperature, but this didn't affect its drying speed.

Key specifications
Attachments: Concentrator nozzle and diffuser
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 2.42
Hanging loop: No
Ionic technology: Yes
Number of speed settings: 2
Number of heat settings: 3
Wattage (watts): 2100

Best hairdryer for curly hair

Ionic Pro Dryer

Drew Barrymore knows a thing or two about good hair, fact. So it's no surprise that this colourful hairdryer from the Hollywood star's own brand, Flower, delighted our panel.

They liked that it wasn't the typical black design and it proved a hit with our testers with natural curls. Those with afro hair were particularly thrilled by how speedily it dried and smoothed their curls. When it came to frizz, 80% saw a difference, with 90% reporting pillow-soft, healthier-looking hair.

Key specifications
Attachments: Concentrator nozzle
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 3
Hanging loop: Yes
Ionic technology: Yes
Number of speed settings: 2
Number of heat settings: 3
Wattage (watts): 2000

Best hairdryer for afro hair

EH-NA98 Hair Dryer

Afro hair with kinks and curls need more TLC when it comes to drying hair, which is where this Panasonic gem comes in. Our testers with afro hair loved its hot and cold mode, which auto-adjusts between cold and hot air so you can get the job done without damaging fragile strands.

It even comes with a scalp mode, which lowers the temperature so as not to burn your delicate skin. It helped keep frizz to a minimum and our panel's styles stayed shiny, soft and intact all day.

Key specifications
Attachments: Concentrator nozzle
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 2.65
Hanging loop: Yes
Ionic technology: Yes
Number of speed settings: 3
Number of heat settings: 4
Wattage (watts): 1800

Best hairdryer for healthier-looking hair

The Airshot Pro Hairdryer

We all want our hair to look noticeably better after styling, but some hair tools leave strands looking parched and bone dry. Happily, this drier did the opposite, reviving strands to leave 80% of our panel with healthier, smoother and softer tresses. Did we mention it also minimised frizz for 80% of testers? It's just that good.

Though not the quietest or most compact dryer out there (that long nose can be tricky to manoeuvre), most found it quick to use and those with afro hair appreciated how straight it left their locks. The cool shot function was ideal for drying naturally curly hair, too.

Key specifications
Attachments: Concentrator nozzle x2
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 3.03
Hanging loop: Yes
Ionic technology: No
Number of speed settings: 3
Number of heat settings: 2
Wattage (watts): 1600

Best hairdryer for wavy hair

Proluxe Ionic Hair Dryer

Testers loved this dryer's 'premium and luxurious' feel and noted its powerful airflow, which helped them dry their hair at pace each morning. It comes with a diffuser, which our panel found effective at emphasising natural waves and curls, leaving them with a volumised, frizz-free finish. Everybody appreciated the five adjustable settings, allowing for a fully customisable blowdry.

Key specifications
Attachments: Diffuser and concentrator nozzle
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 3.02
Hanging loop: Yes
Ionic/ion technology: Yes
Number of speed settings: 2
Number of heat settings: 3
Wattage (watts): 2400

Best hairdryer for adding shine

Forza Pro Hair Dryer

Leaving strands as lustrous as freshly applied lip gloss, every tester raved about how much this dryer boosted shine. If that wasn't enough, it reduced frizz  and added smoothness for 91%. Everybody was pleased with how well it created body and volume and all testers with curls and waves loved how effectively the diffuser attachment enhanced their hair's natural texture. It proved comfortable to hold for 82% of our panel, but some found it slightly too heavy.

Key specifications
Attachments: Concentrator nozzle x2
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 2.82
Hanging loop: Yes
Ionic technology: No
Number of speed settings: 2
Number of heat settings: 3
Wattage (watts): 2300

Best portable hairdryer

Fit Compact Hair Dryer

This compact tool is ideal for tossing into your gym bag or luggage for a much deserved holiday, because gym or hotel dryers are never all that.

Our panel found it both lightweight and comfortable to hold and it impressed testers by how well it managed to dry the back of the head and right up close to the roots. The results weren't that long lasting and it wasn't the quickest (due to its petite size) but it did leave 88% with softer ends, without causing any pesky static.

Key specifications
Attachments: Concentrator nozzle
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 2.7
Hanging loop: No
Ionic technology: No
Number of speed settings: 2
Number of heat settings: 3
Wattage (watts): Not disclosed

Best hairdryer for design

Helios Professional Hair Dryer

If iconic hair brand ghd knows one thing, it's styling tools. This latest hairdryer launch is designed for those who struggle with split ends, with a high-powered concentrated nozzle that claims to smooth the hair cuticle to give you your sleekest blow dry in half the time.

How did it do? Our testers reported shiny, soft hair after using it and loved powerful airflow that left nothing but smoothness in in its wake. From an aesthetic point of view, they admired its 'luxurious' matte body that's available in six different colours, including timeless black and a classy plum. Decisions, decisions...

Key specifications
Attachments: Concentrator nozzle
Cool shot: Yes
Cord length (m): 2.86
Hanging loop: Yes
Ionic technology: Yes
Number of speed settings: 2
Number of heat settings: 2
Wattage (watts): 2000

Best hairdryer for taming flyaways

The Airshot Hairdryer

Smooth is the word that comes to mind when describing this hair dryer. The ceramic heating elements are infused with vitamins to make hair silky soft and help tame any flyaways. Incredibly simple to use, this features three heat settings so you can play around with what best suits your individual hair texture.

Best hairdryer for power

Super Power 2400 Hair Dryer

Specially designed to mimic the professional salon blowdry at home, the airflow technology is ultra speedy giving you a lot of power (think jet-engine style) but all within a sleek contraption. Hair is left looking sleek and perfectly volumised.

Best folding hairdryer

Featherweight Compact Fold Hair Dryer

If the hairdryers in hotel rooms don't quite do it for your hair, it's important to have a compact one to take with you at all times that doesn't take up most of your suitcase. This incredibly light tool provides the same powerful drying capabilities in a dinkier format so you never have to be apart from your hairdryer ever again.

Best hairdryer for fighting frizz

Professional Hair Dryer

Probably as bouji as hair dryers can get, this matte black design isn't just adorned with the Balmain fashion house logo, but the high performance tech also provides you with a frizz-free blowout every time. It's designed to help seal the hair cuticle (ideal for those who haven't had time to fit in a cut) and give a moisture boost to dried out ends.

3. Turn down your straighteners

You'd be forgiven for whacking your hair straighteners or tongs up to the highest setting, especially if your hair is super-thick, or you're in a hurry. But what if we were to tell you that your hair won't straighten any faster or better?

Yep, really.

'It's a huge myth that the hotter the tool, the better and longer lasting your blow-dry or curl,' says Electric Hair's Steve. 'Hair reaches optimum mouldability at 180 degrees, so anything higher is overheating and damaging the hair.'

The worst part, though? A high temperature is zapping your hair of the one thing that contributes to shine, strength, softness and manageability - keratin.

'Healthy hair contains keratin, which dissipates once heated over 200 degrees,' says Steve, 'so, any hair tool over 180 degrees will de-keratinise the hair.'

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So what tools do the stylists swear by?

'My go-to is the ghd Platinum + Stylers, £189,' says Sam. 'They use ultra-zone predictive technology that harnesses a safer heat, making the hair healthier and shinier. The T3 SinglePass Luxe Straighteners, £145 also have an internal microchip technology which regulates and maintains even temperature so that hair isn't exposed to any unnecessary heat.'

And ditch the idea that straightening at a low temperature is being 'kind' to you hair - it really isn't.

According to Jo Robertson, Head of Education at ghd, any temperature lower than 180 degrees can be just as damaging, because it takes many more passes of the tool to achieve a good result and this is super-drying on the hair, resulting in a tonne more split ends.

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4. Bin your brush

It might not feel like it, but hair is much more flexible and prone to damage when wet. Your trusty paddle brush? It could be doing more harm than good.

'It's always good to start with a wide tooth comb,' says Steve. 'You don't need to add pressure or brush vigorously, especially if you start at the bottom of your hair and work your way up, otherwise, you're just dragging the knots.'

Makes sense, right? And you should really be taking your time at this stage to prevent causing any damage.

'There's no harm in splitting your hair into sections to brush it,' adds Steve.

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This is brilliant at teasing out knots and curls without snagging. Like most straighteners, it boasts ceramic technology to keep frizz on lockdown, even when you pull it through dry hair.

5. Beef up your hair-care routine

You can't repair split ends permanently, but there are some amazing products out there that have the ability to make them much less obvious. Smooth, sleek hair? Yes please.

'Damaged split ends crave moisture,' says Sam. 'My favourite product for taming them is the KMS California Smoothing Reconstructor Mask.'

32 Of The Best Hair Masks To Banish Frizz And Bring Back The Shine

Best hair mask for scalp care

Revitalising Scalp Mask

Our natural instinct is to drench lacklustre hair in lotions and potions, but it could be your scalp that's to blame. This pre-shampoo mask relieved irritation for 73% of testers and helped smooth and boost shine for 86%.

Over half enjoyed a volume boost at their roots and 71% were delighted by how intensely hydrated it left their hair. It's simple to use - apply to a dry scalp, massage in and leave for 10 to 20 minutes.

Key Specifications
Paraben free: Yes
Volume: 200ml
Best suited for: Irritated scalps

Best hair mask for damaged hair

Restorative Treatment Mask

Fallen in love with this summer's oyster grey hair trend, but not loving the damage it's wreaked on your strands? Make this restorative mask your go-to for emergency bad hair days.

It aced our lab test with its smoothing superpowers and left 92% of our panel with a shiny, silky finish. Everybody loved its luxurious scent and it improved dryness for 85%, meaning no more straggly scarecrow hair.

Key Specifications
Paraben free: Yes
Volume: 50ml
Best suited for: Coloured hair

Best pre-shampoo hair mask

Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment

This luxe pre-shampoo treatment was originally developed for the one and only Audrey Hepburn to help hydrate her brunette mane after long days of filming. So if it's good enough for Audrey…

Our testers reported softer hair after only one use and liked that it didn't leave their ends feeling greasy or heavy. It gave bounce and definition to those with natural curls, but the majority of the panel would have preferred a less messy pump dispenser.

Key Specifications
Paraben free: Yes
Volume: 150ml
Best suited for: Damaged, dry, fine hair

Best hair mask for colour-treated hair

Everything Mask

Josh Wood is the colour king, and this mask didn't disappoint. Though not the most hydrating choice, over a third of our panel said it lifted their colour and 73% saw a reduction in frizz.

It performed highly in our lab test for smoothing and left 60% of testers with healthier-looking hair. The pump dispenser helped reduce product wastage, too. For maximum benefit, use it twice weekly for five minutes.

Key Specifications
Paraben free: Yes
Volume: 140ml
Best suited for: Dry, damaged, coloured hair

Best hair mask for hydration

Totally TLC Hydrating Mask

If major nourishment is called for, look to this creamy mask for moisture. It took 87% of our panel's tresses from thirsty to hydrated, leaving 93% with that healthy, freshly cut feel.

It left almost everyone with smoother, shinier hair, while also helping to minimise any unwanted frizz. The best part? It only takes three minutes to get going – ideal if you're running late, again.

Key Specifications
Paraben free: No
Volume: 175ml
Best suited for: Coloured, damage, dry hair

Best hair mask for curly hair

Intensive Moisture Treatment

For curls in dire need of some TLC, try this mask from black-owned brand, Bouclème. It smoothed 86% of our panel's tresses, with one tester commenting on the "juicy" look and feel it gave their hair. It helped balance out any dryness for 83%, resulting in replenished strands, and its creamy texture proved a favourite for mess-free application.

Key Specifications
Paraben free: Yes
Volume: 250ml
Best suited for: Curly, afro hair

Best hair mask for afro hair

Hair-Mask Creamy Deep Conditioner

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£26.00

Our testers with afro hair were particularly fond of this mask, as it boosted hydration and smoothness simultaneously, while leaving curls more defined. It reduced frizziness for 87% of the panel, without leaving hair feeling heavy or greasy.

It passed our smoothing lab test with flying colours and boosted shine for 80% of testers. Our only niggle involved its packaging – it was tricky to dispense from at times, but its design is practical for frequent travellers.

Key Specifications
Paraben free: Yes
Volume: 345ml
Best suited for: Curly, dry, damaged, afro hair

Best hair mask for heat-damaged hair

Miracle Hair Mask

Claiming to pack 10 benefits (including protecting colour and minimising breakage) into a single tub, this mask helped replenish heat-damaged hair. It helped relieve dryness for 79% of our panel, with the added bonus of boosting shine and minimising flyways. Happily, 64% were pleased with how much healthier and revitalised their hair looked after use.

Key Specifications
Paraben free: No
Volume: 240ml
Best suited for: Dry, damaged, coloured hair

Best value hair mask

Extra Strength Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Hair Mask

This bargain buy will save both frazzled hair and money. Costing less than £10, it ramped up hydration for 77% of our panel, and didn't stop there. It gave 69% of testers glossy manes and left 77% with replenished, healthier-looking locks. It didn't do much to minimise breakages, but it did smell amazing, so we'll take one.

Key Specifications
Paraben free: Yes
Volume: 168g
Best suited for: Damaged, dry, frizzy, chemically-treated hair

Serie Expert Metal Detox Anti-Deposit Protector Mask

LOréal Professionnel

£25.00

Find that your freshly balayaged or highlighted hair doesn't stay that fresh for long? Avoid coppery tones and frazzled ends by applying this mask once or twice a week. Practical (it'll only take a minute of your time to get to work), high performing and colour-protecting, this leaves our hair feeling super soft for days on end.

Custom Hair Mask

Function Of Beauty

£19.00

If you're a fan of a completely tailored beauty routine, prick up your ears. This completely customisable hair mask from Function of Beauty lets you choose up to five hair goals, from anti-frizz to fixing split ends, select your preferred fragrance and colour and comes with cute stickers. What more could you want?

Super Strength Treatment Mask

If a busy social calendar (aka lots of heat styling and neglecting the TLC)  has left your hair feeling damaged, Fekkai's Super Strength Treatment contains all the nourishment your hair could want to get back on the road to recovery. Rice water, Pro-Vitamin B5 and a vegan alternative to keratin are just a few ingredients offering their reparative and hydrating properties in this no-messing mask.

Organic Coconut Melt

Fan of a multi-hyphenate product? This 100% coconut-oil mask can not only be used on your face and body to deliver a dose of moisture, but it makes a great dry-hair mask too. Leave on overnight for a deep condition, and make sure to shampoo thoroughly afterwards.

Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfood Mask

And the award for the hair mask with the most adorable name goes to Briogeo! As well as improving your mood, this superfood-powered hair mask smooths and strengthens your hair using avocado, spinach and kiwi fruit extract. Think of it as one of your five a day.

Treatment Masque

If there's someone that knows all about super smooth, shiny hair, it's A-list hairstylist Jen Atkin. Apply her Treatment Masque once a week to damaged lengths and let the shea butter and hydrolized keratin hydrate and strengthen brittle cuticles. Leave it on for at least ten minutes and enjoy OUAI's signature Melrose Place scent while it works its magic.

Omega 9 Hair Mask

Apply Rahua's lavender and eucalyptus infused hair mask to wet hair and comb from root to tip. Leave the deep treatment to do its thing for 15 minutes (whilst you get halfway through an episode of 'Bridgerton') and reveal smooth, shiny hair courtesy of Restorative Ungurahua Oil and sunflower seed oil once you rinse off.

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Famous for its shine-inducing, colour-protecting shampoos, Pureology's mask is just as worthy of recognition. 100% vegan, coconut and avocado oils enrich the hair, whilst protecting any colour too. Just 5 minutes will do the trick.

SOS Supercharged Repair Hair Mask

Is it just us or does the scent of Aussie's legendary 3 Minute Miracle hair mask immediately bring back memories of post-festival baths and university sleepovers? The most nostalgic scented mask ever (that happens to also be seriously good for your hair thanks to a blend of Australian superfruits), leave this on for super nourished, healthy-feeling ends. What's more, Aussie are donating £1 to WWF for every SOS Repair or Moistuire hair mask sold, so you can be good to your hair while doing good for nature.

Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Mask - £28

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Their scalp-saving and growth stimulating hair oil is a favourite of beauty editors, but this mask is lesser known. Super rich (just a little goes a long way), it's enriched with a whole host of super foods and oil extracts (coconut, banana, licorice, jojoba, sesame, grape, olive... shall we go on?) giving health back to your hair.

John Frieda Hydrate & Recharge Deep Soak Masque - £6.99

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The texture of this mask is like a super thick yoghurt, so you know straight away it's going to be nourishing just by the feel. Intensified with monoi oil and keratin, hair will drink it up and be build back to strength from the inside out.

Pantene Hair Biology Mask De-frizz & Illuminate - £6.99

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If you are looking to spend less than a tenner, and have change for lunch, this is a great option. In only two minutes, the hyaluronic acid-infused formula helps to smooth frizz and boost shine. Especially good on sun or central heating frazzled locks.

Redken All Soft Heavy Cream - £26

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The longer you leave this on, the better. Pop it on in the bath and leave for a good 15 minutes to let the argan oil, protiens and amino acids do their work to revive brittle hair. We know hair can't really 'glow' like skin, but this somehow adds just that.

Sachajuan Hair Repair - £25

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Formulated with Sachajuan's renowned Ocean Silk Technology to promote cell regeneration and encourage growth, this sulphate-free hair mask leaves you hair silky and manageable.

Regenerating Mask

Blended with Prickly Pear Seed Oil, one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin E and antioxidants, this deeply nourishing formula leaves hair shiny and protected without weighing it down.

Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment

Filled to bursting with moisturising barley, smoothing jojoba oils and quinoa protein, which works to repair from the inside out. If you hair is given you Straw Man vibes, this is for you.

Davines NOUNOU Nourishing Repair Mask - £23

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If you've been mistreating your hair with chemicals and heated styling tools, delve into this. Adored by hairstylists and colour junkies all over the globe, it will banish brittleness, and bring back bounce. What more could you want?

Living Proof Restore Repair Mask - £27

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With regular use of this luxurious but lightweight mask, hair is proven to become a huge 20 times more resilient to split ends and damage. Can't argue with the facts.

Dizziak Deep Conditioner - £22

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This deep conditioner (aka mask) is particularly great for curly or Afro hair types, with lovely ingredients like quinoa protein and coconut to revive crunchy curls.

Elemis Frangipani Monoi Hair and Scalp Mask - £33

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If you don't have time/CBA to shower, mask, shower again, then this is one for you: just slather on, top with a cap, and sleep with it on overnight. A rinse in the morning will unveil smoother, shinier hair. The scent lasts for days (if not the entire week) even after washing.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Masque Ultra Violet Treatment - £36.40

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Blonds might have more fun, but their hair doesn't. The constant dyeing and bleaching takes its toll, and colour can quickly fade without proper attention. This mask hydrates whilst stopping the dreaded brassy tones.

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector - £26

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This clever formula, previously only available in your hair dressers, seeks out broken bonds (caused by chemical, heat and mechanical damage) to repair and restore them. Use as a pre-shampoo mask for salon-worthy shine.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Masque - £45.90

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If all else fails, up the ante and layer this on. This luxe treatment works deep to repair damaged fibres, from roots to tips. A real treat for your locks.

6. Book in for a keratin treatment

Keratin treatments are totally worthy of their game-changer status and are especially amazing if you suffer with fuzzy, parched split ends - not a good look.

So, how do they work? Well, they harness a large dose of proteins (mainly keratin), which, when blow-dried into the hair, smooths and reinforces the fragile strands that would usually be prone to fraying. It also lends a mirror-like shine and cuts styling time in half.

'Kerasilk by Goldwell works just like Polyfilla,' says Steve. 'Where keratin is missing, more is added to pack out the hair shaft and then it is locked in with heat. It lasts for a good few months.'

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7. Switch up your shampoo and conditioner

While there are no magic shampoos or conditioners that will get rid of split ends, choosing something filled to bursting with moisturising ingredients can help disguise them.

They also work to strengthen and protect strands against other factors that contribute to them, such as colouring.

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8. Think about getting a silk pillowcase

Amazing hair is totally an excuse to be extra, but it pays to be savvy.

'A silk pillowcase won't cure split ends but it's more of a luxury preventative measure,' says Steve, 'as is tying your hair in a loose ponytail while you sleep.'

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9. Get a trim - it's worth it in the long-run

If you're growing your hair, the last thing you probably want to do is book in for a trim, but the longer you leave it in between salon appointments, the more likely you are to cause further breakage - and really, a haircut is the only thing that will completely eradicate split ends.

'The hair follicle will just continue to break and snap along the hair shaft otherwise,' says Sam.

'At Hare & Bone, we're all about educating our clients on promoting healthy hair, so the first thing I tell them is that it's a common misconception that in [cutting], the hair won't grow. For optimum hair growth, I recommend my clients visit the salon every 6-8 weeks for a trim, depending on the colour and condition.'

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And if you're still wary?

'Hairstylists can cut cleverly by working in minimal layering,' says Steve. 'This technique makes the hair appear long but it cuts out the bulk of the split ends.'

But how do you know how much needs to come off?

'Even though I wouldn't recommend picking at split ends, if you did, you could work out how much needs to be cut,' reveals Steve.

'If you split apart the hair, the point where it stops splitting is a good indication of where the weak hair ends and the strong hair begins.'

Good hair days all round.

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How To Get Rid Of Split Ends

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