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Nothing says “I haven’t gotten a haircut in 20 kajillion years” quite like split ends.

Three bottle of haircare treatments on a pale pink background

Source images: Courtesy of brands; Collage: Laneen Wells

Typically identified by a frayed, scraggly look, these dead ends can ruin any healthy-looking style.

In other words, it’s probably time for yourregular trim.

But they can still make split ends look better, giving hair a healthier, smoother look.

Virtue Split End Serum blue bottle with peach and white hourglass shaped cap on light gray background

“The pair moisturizes and smooths my dry,color-treated strands, leaving them soft and shiny.”

And yes, it even seals split ends for hair that looks healthier and feels stronger.

Basically, its the overachiever your hairs been dreaming of.

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Is there anything itcantdo?

Tester feedback:“A 60-second treatment that will brighten your blonde, remove brassiness,andnourish your hair?

Yes, just,” saysAlluresenior beauty editorPaige Stables.

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3 Hair Perfector

Olaplex

Olaplex No.

3 Hair Perfector

Dermstore

Why we love it:Long before TikTok catapulted Olaplexs No.

3 Hair Perfector to viral fame, hairstylists were already obsessed.

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This cult-favorite treatment has been their secret weapon for rescucitating dry, damaged hair.

But in a matter of minutes, my hair looked significantly healthier.

The results: smoother, silky hair that’s soft to the touch.

Olaplex No 3 Hair Repair Treatment in branded white bottle with cap on light gray background

This formula’s acidic pH level defends against damage induced by hair coloring and heat styling tools.

It’s also infused with citric acid to tame frizz, enhance shine, and reduce hair breakage.

No wonder it’s a2023AllureBest of Beauty Awardwinner.

Kérastase Nutritive Hydrating Split Ends Serum clear to orange gradient serum bottle with silver and white dropper cap ajar on light gray background

It’s also fantastic for smoothing split ends.

“It combats frizz and smells divine,” she adds.

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!

Amika The Closer Instant Repair Cream mint psychedelic floral print bottle on light gray background

How can I make my split ends look better?

Luckily, there are steps you could take to prevent split ends, according to Campos.

“Remember to start from the bottom and work your way up slowly,” she says.

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Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.

For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.

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A beauty product is a personal purchase.

Andrew Fitzsimmons Virgin Repair Restructuring Serum black bottle on light gray background

Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?

K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil white bottle with modern yellow dropper cap on light gray background

Oribe Split End Seal red bottle with gold cap on light gray background

Moroccanoil Mending Infusion Hair Serum flat turquoise bottle with white pump bottle on light gray background

Coco & Eve Like a Virgin Miracle Hair Elixir pink bottle with pointed green cap on light gray background

Color Wow Pop + Lock white bottle with black cap on light gray background

Bread Beauty Supply Hair-Oil rectangle bottle of light green hair oil with mauve bauble cap on light gray background

DevaCurl Curlbond Re-Coiling Split End Serum green bottle of hair serum with white pump cap on light gray background

Matrix Total Results Miracle Creator Multi-Benefit Treatment Spray fuchsia spray bottle with blue text and black nozzle on light gray background

Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair Strengthening Oil Treatment