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# [What Causes Split Ends, and How Can You Prevent Them?](https://kevahaircare.hashnode.dev/what-causes-split-ends-and-how-can-you-prevent-them?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Split ends, or trichoptilosis, happen when the hair's outer protective layer, the cuticle, is damaged, exposing the inner core to damage. Think of your hair like a tightly woven rope: when the outer layer starts to fray, the inner fibres become expos...

Dec 3, 2024 · 4 min read · kevahaircare.hashnode.dev  
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