No I didn't cut...I trimmed it. And now I make sure to check my hair every 2-3 months. I was only trimming 1x-2x/year back and I wasn't catching them earlier on. I hardly get them anymore since I make sure my hair is more moisturized now. I got them before because I would wash every 3 weeks or so while in braids and I wouldn't spray it that often. It kept growing though...lol. At that time I would say my hair was about 80% split...now it's about 5-10%....all because of moisture and protecting it...via braids, interlocks, buns, etc. It has also cut down on my breaks. I get about 1 break a day now compared to over 10/day just months ago. I think my hair has been getting better and better since I took it out of braids and started caring for it. I admit I get real lazy in braids... /images/graemlins/look.gif