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Don't panic! Trichoptilosis is just the fancy term for what most of us call "split ends." A
split end is essentially just as it sounds: the splitting of the end of the hair shaft due to
damage. Here's the kicker, though, that most people don't realize: it can't be fixed. Split
ends can be camouflaged with products and conditioning treatments, but not fixed. Those
products that claim to "fix" split ends really just glue the split strands of the hair shaft
back together, but as soon as the hair hits water, the product will dissolve and the hair
will still be split. Cutting off the end of the hair where the split begins is the only way to
get rid of trichoptilosis. Even if you're attached to your length, cutting off a split end at
its source is essential or the hair strand will continue to split the entire way up the shaft,
weakening the strand and making it ripe to completely break off. Regular trims are the
only way to fix trichoptilosis and have your most luscious, full, healthy locks possible. ■
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Warning
You Probably Have Trichoptilosis
