detangle

verb

de·​tan·​gle (ˌ)dē-ˈtaŋ-gəl 

detangled; detangling; detangles

transitive verb

: to remove tangles from

Always detangle wet hair gently with a wide-toothed comb.

—Elle

Detangle and lay out all your light strings. Check for frayed wires and broken bulbs and repair or replace as needed.

—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

Examples of detangle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The vacuum has powerful suction and was designed with a detangling motorbar and hair removal vanes that deep clean carpets and hard floors, picking up long hair and pet hair with ease. —Nina Derwin, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024

The creamy, generous formula was easy to apply and has a similar consistency to conditioner, instantly detangling our locks without weighing them down. —Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024

After six months of regular use, my hair doesn’t have as much breakage at the ends and detangling is a breeze. —Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2024

If your child has long hair or hair otherwise prone to tangling, consider using a hydrating detangling spray or gentle leave-in conditioner on their damp hair before combing it out. —Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above