Split Ends Through The Ages
The Tangles, the Trials, and the timeless Truth of Frayed Hair.
Split ends might feel like a modern beauty struggle, but they’ve been around for as long as hair itself.
Let’s take a quick trip through history and see how humans have dealt with damaged ends.
ANCIENT EGYPT: OILS & WIGS
Cleopatra’s Hair Rituals Revealed:
Desert heat = dry hair. Egyptians used Castor and Almond Oils to moisturize their body and hair. And Wigs to give their real hair a break from the dryness of the desert.
Fun fact: Split ends were sometimes seen as a sign of spiritual imbalance.
GREECE & ROME: GLAMOUR WITH DAMAGE
In ancient times, hair was everything. Greek Goddesses and Roman Elites wore elaborate styles to flaunt their status - think daily trims with seashells or bronze blades (yes, really).MIDDLE AGES: COVERED, NOT CARED FOR
In medieval Europe, hair was often hidden - especially for married women, who wore veils, wimples, or head coverings as symbols of modesty. Washing was infrequent, and when it did happen, lye-based soap was the go-to (think laundry detergent, not so much for luscious locks).VICTORIAN ERA: BRUSHED & BURNED
Hair was everything - brushed 100 strokes a day, perfumed, oiled, and even woven into keepsake jewelry.
Beauty was measured by length, shine, and sheer devotion.
Their boldest hack?! Burning off split ends with candle flames. Yes, Victorian women literally lit their strands on fire - for the sake of perfection.
20TH CENTURY: TRENDS VS. HAIR HEALTH
From finger waves to blowouts, every decade had its signature look - and its signature stress on hair.
Salons became temples of transformation, offering perms, dyes, and heat styling galore.
The Price of Beauty?! Split ends, chemical damage, and a whole lot of hairspray.
TODAY: SCIENCE MEETS SELFIES
We know more than ever about hair health. From silk pillowcases to bond-repair serums, there’s a fix for every strand type.
Split ends still happen - and now we’ve got options.
THE TAKEAWAY
Hair trends come and go. Split Ends? They’re forever. So next time you see one, don’t stress - you’re part of a long, frayed, fabulous tradition.
That’s why we made Jadu Split Ends Care - to help you care, not cut.
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