How to Use detangle in a Sentence

detangle

verb
Definition of detanglenext
  • 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.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 16 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
  • 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
  • Go for a brush like the one in slide 12 with teeth that gently detangle hair without irritating the scalp.
    — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022
  • Skill level: Beginner Create the look: Clean and condition hair, and detangle curls in the shower.
    — Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024

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