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

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Shake well and apply cold, sectioning hair and gently detangling with a wide tooth comb from ends to root for even distribution and do not rinse. —

Noel Cody, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024 This lightweight spray helps detangle, defends hair against humidity, and leaves hair smooth without the typical heft. —

Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 July 2024 Aside from relaxing the scalp with its fibers’ massaging heads, this brush doesn’t induce static and works to detangle the hair from root to tip and promote natural shine. —

Chelsea Avila, Allure, 19 Oct. 2024 The Tangle Teezer Mini Ultimate Detangling Hairbrush is a handy on-the-go option meant to detangle and smooth wet hair. —

Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for detangle