Avoiding the hairdresser does not make hair grow faster; on the contrary, split ends can gradually damage the hair shaft higher up, leading to breakage. Fine and curly hair: These hair types are prone to split ends and tangling because of their natural fragility. Products marketed as “sealing” split ends provide only a temporary visual effect that disappears after washing. Once a hair shaft has split, scissors are the only solution. Does cutting hair affect how quickly it grows?