When you finally schedule a trim, the ends of your hair feel silky and appear brand new. However, the split ends return in a few weeks. Because of this, a lot of people question if pruning is ever ...

Split ends are pretty much what they sound like — areas where repeated damage causes the ends of your hair to split. Over time, split ends can give your hair a frizzy-looking or feathery appearance.

Surprise! Something as simple as combing your hair can cause splits if you're too aggressive. "Stop brushing your hair like you're chopping wood," Cash says. "Hair is fragile, so treat it delicately." ...