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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The hair is first washed thoroughly, deep conditioned, and detangled.
—Taylor Bryant, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Designed specifically to care for both your floors and to pick up after furry family members, the third generation of the Dyson Ball is powered with a detangling motorbar that simultaneously detangles and picks up long hair and pet hair.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Ingredients include tsubaki meadows oil, field mustard flower extract, and sugar beet extract hydrate, strengthen, detangle, and reduce frizz without adding weight.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025
Ideal for deep cleaning hard floors and carpets, the powerhouse Dyson Ball Animal 3 has three cleaning modes and a detangling brush head that pet owners will love.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 22 June 2025
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Taylor Bryant, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Designed specifically to care for both your floors and to pick up after furry family members, the third generation of the Dyson Ball is powered with a detangling motorbar that simultaneously detangles and picks up long hair and pet hair.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Ingredients include tsubaki meadows oil, field mustard flower extract, and sugar beet extract hydrate, strengthen, detangle, and reduce frizz without adding weight.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025
Ideal for deep cleaning hard floors and carpets, the powerhouse Dyson Ball Animal 3 has three cleaning modes and a detangling brush head that pet owners will love.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 22 June 2025
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“Detangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detangle. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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