How to Use detangle in a Sentence

detangle

verb
Definition of detanglenext
  • First things first, wash and detangle your hair in the shower.
    — Marielle Marlys, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • To get you up to speed on the entire Olsen squad—and to give your brain a break from trying to detangle the twists and turns of Wandavision—here's your guide to all six siblings.
    — Andrea Park, Marie Claire, 16 Feb. 2021
  • Priced on the lower end for flea combs, this $3 comb also doubles as a grooming tool that can detangle knots in your pet’s hair.
    — Kala Herh, NBC News, 1 Apr. 2021
  • To achieve loose and luscious curls, look no further than this detangling brush from Drybar.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Those with curly hair, on the other hand, might covet the Denman brush, long acclaimed by users and Tardo alike to detangle curls and coils.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Use a wide tooth detangling comb or a gentle brush to prevent breakage. 9.
    — Celia Shatzman, Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The ballpoint tips also massage the scalp while helping to detangle knots.
    — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022
  • The key to detangling knots in fur and hair is a good conditioner, but most people just use dog shampoo.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Long teeth help to detangle hair, while shorter teeth work to smooth hair cuticles.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The combination of a round brush and hair dryer lifts roots while detangling and smoothing hair.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
  • This formula contains rosemary, which helps to detangle knots and tangles, and chamomile, which soothes the skin.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022

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