How to Use detangle in a Sentence

detangle

verb
  • And that’s not all: The bundle also includes a filter cleaning brush, detangling comb, storage case, and storage bag.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
  • Skill level: Beginner Create the look: Clean and condition hair, and detangle curls in the shower.
    Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
  • The slip was so great and made the final detangling process a breeze.
    Akili King, Essence, 16 May 2024
  • My mom would wash, detangle, and then wet set my hair with the rollers.
    Essence, 20 May 2024
  • First things first, wash and detangle your hair in the shower.
    Marielle Marlys, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Jack spent three hours with her and by 10 p.m., her hair was about 80% detangled.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
  • When Johns would walk into the room, armed with a brush and ready to detangle some hair, Stein was thrilled.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week, 19 Apr. 2022
  • The set includes one satin curler, claw clip, detangling brush, hair scrunchies, and a wide-toothed comb.
    Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • This brush is made to use when the hair is wet to help detangle and prevent knots from forming.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Pro tip: Follow it with the brand's leave-in spray to detangle and protect the results.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The best way to prep your hair before braids is to detangle it with a wide-tooth comb and use a blow dryer.
    Akili King, Essence, 17 Jan. 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
  • For thick, coarse textures prone to knots, start at the root and gently finger detangle your hair to the ends.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The right beard comb can help detangle and sort your hair, allowing for easy styling.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2022
  • The Vikings brought a few things from home—including tools for detangling their hair.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Use a hairbrush with soft bristles or a wide-toothed comb to detangle your hair.
    Lead Writer: Wendy Korn, Health, 1 June 2023
  • The long bristles target detangling, while the short bristles smooth and polish the hair.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Next, is the deep conditioner, a trip to the hood dryer, and detangling.
    Jessica Cruel, Allure, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Hair products can work for one form of curls and not others so I was awed at how this brush detangled my hair.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Hair products can work for one form of curls and not others so I was awed at how this brush detangled my hair.
    Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2024
  • Hair products can work for one form of curls and not others so I was awed at how this brush detangled my hair.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Products from the brand are designed to gently detangle and smooth wet and damp hair, but they can be used on dry hair as well.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The travel bag eliminates the annoying process of having to dig through your bag to find the right wire and detangle it from the rest of them.
    Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Bristles are long enough to detangle hair and have rounded tips to prevent damage to the doll's scalp.
    Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 19 Dec. 2020
  • This kit comes with a heat resistant glove, hair clips, a detangling brush, and a storage bag.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024
  • Bristle type: Bristles detangle and smooth hair while the heat dries it, and the kind of bristles your brush has make all the difference.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • For longer hair days, the lightweight tool– weighing 1.5 ounces– makes for a less tiring detangling process.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • Apply throughout the bottom half of your hair to smooth and detangle while fighting frizz.
    Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Some things this product purports to do are: strengthen your hair, add moisture and shine, and help to detangle.
    Brittany Loggins, Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023

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