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

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

The dad began by making sure Ava's hair was detangled. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025

Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray $33 SEPHORA Living Proof’s detangling spray helps smooth and strengthen hair prior to any heat usage. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025

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

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