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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Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture within each hair fiber, glycerin locks in hydration while smoothing the cuticle, and dimethicone helps detangle and create a sleek, polished finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Made specifically for animal hair and other pet messes, this Dyson is easy to move around, has a brush made to detangle hair, and whole-machine filtration.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025
The bowl diffuser features aluminum plates that heat up to expedite your dry time, and the comb attachment helps detangle without flattening out your ringlets.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The conditioner of the same line, which retails for $42, similarly helps support volume while detangling and softening hair.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Made specifically for animal hair and other pet messes, this Dyson is easy to move around, has a brush made to detangle hair, and whole-machine filtration.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025
The bowl diffuser features aluminum plates that heat up to expedite your dry time, and the comb attachment helps detangle without flattening out your ringlets.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The conditioner of the same line, which retails for $42, similarly helps support volume while detangling and softening hair.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Detangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detangle. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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