You may notice ends that split into multiple pieces (like a tree or broom) or hairs that thin at the end as the cuticle disappears but the cortex remains intact. You may notice the classic end split in two, or smaller, just barely split ends. Your ends can split in a variety of ways. The result is split or frayed ends of your hair. So is it any wonder that your ends can’t last forever? Over time, daily wear and tear on your hair will degrade and wear down the hair cuticle, exposing the inner cortex. Not to mention, the end is the most exposed and vulnerable part of your hair. How many times have they been washed, styled, or straightened? How many hats, scarves, and sweaters have they touched? How many cold, windy, dry, and humid days have they seen? Depending on the length of your hair, the ends may have been with you for several years! Just imagine all the things the ends have seen and been with you through. Your hair grows from the root, so the end is the oldest part of your hair.
