No matter how much you love your curls, you probably don’t love detangling them. No matter your curl type, there is a risk of causing breakage or hurting your scalp or just taking too dang long. However, detangling becomes a breeze with the right products and patience!
Whether you detangle before you shampoo while you’re conditioning or as part of your styling routine, one of these products is sure to streamline your wash day.
1. Oyin Handmade Oh My Glide!
Ease tangles away with this nourishing detangling spray! Cut your detangling time in half with the epic slip-in-a-bottle of OMGlide pre-styling detangler. It’s packed full of nourishing oils and plant extracts, including avocado oil and organic aloe vera.
2. Kinky Curly Knot Today
This is a favorite among curly girls for two major reasons. It keeps the frizz away and it has massive slip! That slippery elm and marshmallow root are not there for nothing. They aid in detangling like a pro without parabens, protein, or drying alcohols. This natural conditioning treatment is safe and perfect for daily use.
3. SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Extra-Moisture Detangler
Glycerin, coconut oil, elm and marshmallow extract make this detangler the ultimate go-to for loosening what seems like an impossible hair knot.
4. DevaCurl Mist of Wonders Leave-In Multi-Benefit Curl Spray
Can you believe you’ll get 12 instant curl benefits with just a few sprays? Devacurl packs a powerful punch with waves, curls, and coils and a detangling formula that will help you prep, prime, and protect your hair.
5. Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils Knot on My Watch
Have no fear! Your hair has its own personal Super Hero, guarding against tangles, knots and unruly, tresses! With the power of its “silky slip,” Knot On My Watch helps the comb glide through hard-to-manage hair, leaving it tangle-free and protected from breakage while restoring a healthy moisture balance.
6. Camille Rose Naturals Coconut Water Leave-in Treatment
Coconut water and natural oils are combined in this leave-in treatment to deeply condition your hair. It also includes the heavy hitter flax seed oil, which is packed with omega-3 fatty acids to help keep your hair as healthy as it can be.
7. The Doux – FRESH TO DEF Curl Refresher Spray
Your curls will be fresh to define with this product, which doubles as a refresher and leave-in conditioner. You can instantly moisturize, nourish, and rejuvenate curls with just a few quick sprays. The Doux makes it easy to give your curls the moisture they need with their aloe, bamboo, and grapeseed oil formula.
8. Creme of Nature Pure Honey Know-Away Leave-in Detangler
Instantly detangle and remove knots with the Creme of Nature Pure Honey Knot Aware Leave-In Detangler. It is infused with Pure Honey, Certified Natural Coconut Oil, and Shea Butter to restore moisture and repair split ends.
9. ELEVEN AUSTRALIA Detangle My Hair Leave-In Spray
If you’ve got a sensitive scalp, then this is a detangler you want to keep on hand. The pear, rosemary leaf, and yarrow extract make a nourishing blend that will condition and nourish your hair.
10. amika the wizard silicone-free detangling primer
This silicon-free, lightweight primer infuses avocado oil, sea buckthorn, and squalane to give your hair slip and moisture for easy manipulation to loosen stubborn tangles and knots. This lightweight formula will not weigh your hair down. It also works great for babies and kids!
11. Moroccanoil All In One Leave in Conditioner
When needing a leave-in detangler with strengthening properties, Morrocanoil hydrates, detangles, and provides a long-lasting softness. The argan oil, amino acids, and superfood blend provide up to 72 hours of softness and prevent breakage.
12. SEEN Leave-In Conditioner
This multitasking leave-in conditioner detangles hair while delivering lightweight hydration plus heat, pollution, and UV protection for stronger, smoother, healthier-looking hair. Vegan, Cruelty-Free, and Peta-Approved.
13. Not Your Mothers Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Curl Defining Cream Detangler
A luscious blend of Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter preserves the natural curl so your hair moves with a beautiful bounce. Tahitian Gardenia Flower soothes and softens to enhance the shape of natural curls. Mango Butter reduces frizz, restores hair’s elasticity and creates shine
14. Fairy Tales Tangle Tamer Detangling Spray for Kids
For those who need help with detangling when it comes to sensitive scalps, this is gentle enough that even your kids will love it. The natural keratin extract and jojoba formula are blended with a delicious pineapple scent that will instantly calm tangles.
15. Cantu Coil Calm Detangler
Calling all coilies, this detangler was formulated especially for you. Cantu has created a lightweight detangler that softens, conditions and adds moisture, making it perfect for tangle-free styling.
16. milk_shake Leave-In Conditioner Detangler Spray
This curly girl essential is ideal for all hair types! This leave-in detangler leaves hair smooth, soft, and shiny thanks to honey, strawberry, blueberry, and papaya extracts rich in revitalizing and mineralizing vitamins.
17. Rahua Hydration Detangler Spray + UV Barrier
Rahua has become a staple in the curly community, and it’s not hard to see why. This detangler spray has a refreshing mango, passion fruit, and green tea aroma. It’s a great detangler for type 2 hair, partially due to its incredible slip. All hair types will benefit from this delicious-smelling conditioner.
18. Briogeo Superfoods Avocado and Kiwi Leave-in Conditioner
Briogeo never disappoints, and this 3-in-leave-in spray conditions, detangles, and has UV protection. It is designed to help improve hair health and gently nourish the hair while protecting you from damaging sun rays.
19. Niles and Chaz Tangles Shmangles Detangler & Curl Enhancer
If you’re looking for an all-in-one experience for your kids that hydrates, detangles, defines curls, adds sparkle, and banishes frizz. Niles and Chaz. You can smooth and stretch easily with a gentle marshmallow and okra extract blend on all textures!
20. Rizos Curls Refresh & Detangle Spray, Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner
This product line was designed to hydrate and reduce frizz for all hair textures. It is formulated to refresh curls in between wash days and detangles freshly washed hair.
21. adwoa beauty Melonberry™ Cream To Spray Hair Milk Leave In Conditioner
A cream to spray hair milk is just what the doctor ordered. Specifically formulated for easy detangling with wet, damp, or dry hair, the Kalahari melon formula gets the job done quickly for easy styling on the go.
22. MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL Detangler Spray, Sulfate Free, for Curly and Coily Hair
The name says it all. The golden milk, honey, and coconut oil instantly moisturize and nourish your curls and coils. It allows you to comb through tangles quickly and comes in a convenient spray bottle for easy application.
What is your go-to detangler? Let us know in the comments below.