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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Skill level: Beginner Create the look: Clean and condition hair, and detangle curls in the shower.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
Bristle Type: Look for brushes with heat-resistant bristles that can detangle while styling without causing damage.
—Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024
Don’t pack: A full-sized hairbrush Pack this instead: A mini detangling hairbrush
Tangle Teezer Mini Ultimate Detangling Hairbrush
$11 at Amazon
Save some room by switching out your full-sized hairbrush with a travel-sized option.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
The combo leaves your hair clean, soft, and with the perfect amount of slip to detangle before styling.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 July 2024
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Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
Bristle Type: Look for brushes with heat-resistant bristles that can detangle while styling without causing damage.
—Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024
Don’t pack: A full-sized hairbrush Pack this instead: A mini detangling hairbrush
Tangle Teezer Mini Ultimate Detangling Hairbrush
$11 at Amazon
Save some room by switching out your full-sized hairbrush with a travel-sized option.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
The combo leaves your hair clean, soft, and with the perfect amount of slip to detangle before styling.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 July 2024
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“Detangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detangle. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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