Well, no. To get nice blunted ends, you need to be able to backcomb, and by binding them you’ve created a barrier to that backcombing. The best method we’ve found to get the ends going adds an extra step to your regular routine, but it’s worth it: backcomb the loose ends lightly, then scrub them around your palm to get them nice and knotty. Palm roll as usual. The ends are very frustrating, because no matter how hard you work them, they take their own sweet time. Don’t be discouraged, it’ll pay off eventually.