The Black Plague of #HairGoals, Split Ends
Split ends y'all, we have to talk about it. Split ends, formally know as trichoptilosis or schizotrichia, and informally as the crying face emoji. The worst thing about split ends is the deception that your hair is long. If your hair is long and damaged, then does it really matter TBH. First thing first, what are split ends? The name kind of gives itself away. It is when the ends of the hair shaft are split or frayed. This happens because the protective layer, aka the cuticle, of the hair shaft has been stripped off. Pretty much, the hair has been worn out like when you don't wash your clothes according the care tag. #imguilty But are they that bad tho? YES. One because of the appearance. The hair looks limp and lifeless. Secondly, your hair cannot maintain styles because the ends. And I'm sorry, and this is coming from someone who had split ends, the hair looks kinda sloppy. But even beyond appearance and functionality, not cutting it could make things ...