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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With the best brush for curly hair in your arsenal, every part of your routine—from detangling to DIY blowouts—gets a little bit simpler.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
Ringing in at just $11 for a sizable amount of treatment, this mask works to improve 10 hair concerns (think: detangling, reduced split ends, boost shine, and prevent future hair damage) in just 60 seconds.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
This is why people often feel their hair is less frizzy and easier to detangle after using these products.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Made specifically for animal hair and other pet messes, this Dyson is easy to move around, has a brush made to detangle hair, and whole-machine filtration.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Erin Parker, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
Ringing in at just $11 for a sizable amount of treatment, this mask works to improve 10 hair concerns (think: detangling, reduced split ends, boost shine, and prevent future hair damage) in just 60 seconds.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
This is why people often feel their hair is less frizzy and easier to detangle after using these products.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Made specifically for animal hair and other pet messes, this Dyson is easy to move around, has a brush made to detangle hair, and whole-machine filtration.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Detangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detangle. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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