Below, experts provide five ways to get rid of those splits. Say goodbye to those brittle frays: It’s a great technique, again, for those looking to maintain their length. “It only takes a little and what’s necessary,” says Stenson. Just part your dry hair into thin, layered sections and “skim” the blade downward toward your ends. You might even see some product buildup and frays accumulating on the blade—it’s pretty satisfying; just make sure not to go too overboard.