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

To maximize results, the brand has also developed an entire line based on rosemary, enclosed in a convenient kit featuring a detangling brush (for the scalp massage); plus, a scrub and a shampoo, to best purify the scalp and restore it to a normal condition, for visibly stronger and shinier hair. —Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025

Now, as adults, the work may be in detangling desire from danger through small goals and steps. —Colin Bedell, Them, 3 Mar. 2025

The accessories include two different sized claw clips and a mini detangling brush. —Emma Sandler, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

The innovative alternative mimics the sensation of silicone—think slip, lather and detangling perks—without all of the buildup and long-term damage. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for detangle

• angle
• bangle
• dangle
• jangle
• mangle
• strangle
• tangle
• wrangle
• disentangle
• entangle
• quadrangle
• triangle