detangle
verb
de·tan·gle
(ˌ)dē-ˈtaŋ-gəl 
detangled; detangling; detangles
: to remove tangles from
Always detangle wet hair gently with a wide-toothed comb.—
Elle
ElleDetangle and lay out all your light strings. Check for frayed wires and broken bulbs and repair or replace as needed.—Samantha Mazzotta
Samantha Mazzotta
detangler
noun
plural detanglers
Cream rinses are not designed to adhere to the hair for any length of time but are just there to assist with the combing out (detanglers, in effect).
—Allison Leopold
Allison Leopold
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This promotes smoothness, reduces frizz, and makes detangling and styling your hair easier.1819
Overnight hair mask: Gently massage the oil through the length of your hair, and wash it out in the morning.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
The Fable & Mane Scalp Massager Comb is designed to massage the scalp and detangle strands while your hair is still damp—not to mention the ebony-wood design looks like a work of art.
—Jessica Kasparian, Allure, 15 May 2025
In contrast, a long-haired cat may benefit from a brush tool that can be used daily to detangle and deshed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
It’s followed by a rich, ultra-slippery conditioner formulated to soften strands, strengthen ends, and make detangling nearly effortless.
—Essence, 13 May 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
The Fable & Mane Scalp Massager Comb is designed to massage the scalp and detangle strands while your hair is still damp—not to mention the ebony-wood design looks like a work of art.
—Jessica Kasparian, Allure, 15 May 2025
In contrast, a long-haired cat may benefit from a brush tool that can be used daily to detangle and deshed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
It’s followed by a rich, ultra-slippery conditioner formulated to soften strands, strengthen ends, and make detangling nearly effortless.
—Essence, 13 May 2025
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“Detangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detangle. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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