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Knock Out Knots With The Best Detanglers for Curly Hair

Detangling your hair just got easier.
Knock Out Knots With The Best Detanglers for Curly Hair
By Jennifer Ford · Updated March 15, 2023

Detangling curly hair can be a tedious task, but using the right products can make all the difference. That’s where the best detanglers for curly hair come into play. These formulas help smooth out knots and tangles while making your hair all the easier to style and manage. From sprays to leave-in creams, there are various formulas on the market. Below, we’ve rounded up top-rated options to help you unleash your curls.

When selecting the best detangler for you, it’s important to consider factors like your hair type and hair care needs. Here, find moisturizing picks for hair that’s dry, like Aunt Jackie’s Curls and Coils Knot On MyWatch, lightweight formulas that won’t weigh your down, like Shea Moisture’s Low-Porosity Weightless Detangler, as well as options that provide extra slip (like number one on our list).

Oyin Handmade Oh My Glide! Prestyling Detangler 

Give your hair extra slip with this magical potion from Oyin Handmade that’s beloved by curly girls the world over. It melts away tangles, provides long-lasting moisture, and touts a delicious scent.

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SheaMoisture Low Porosity Weightless Leave-In Deangler

This lightweight detangler leaves hair feeling soft and smooth without weighing it down, so it’s the perfect pick for low-porosity hair types. It’s made with ingredients like grapeseed, tea tree and sunflower oils that work together to smooth out knots and nourish hair.

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Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In Conditioner/ Detangler

Kinky Curly’s Knot Today has you covered. This detangler is the ultimate weapon against tangled hair. It’s made with natural ingredients that leave your hair feeling soft, smooth and knot-free.

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Pattern Beauty Dengtangling Nectar

Pattern Beauty Detangling Nectar is a must-have product for anyone with curly, coily or tight hair textures. This lightweight formula—a blend of sea moss, aloe vera and grapeseed oil—is designed to hydrate and detangle your hair, making it easier to comb through and style.

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Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Aloe + Oat Milk Ultra Soothing Fragrance-Free Detangler

Gentle is the name of the game with Briogeo’s Be Gentle, Be Kind Detangler. This fragrance-free formula is perfect for those with sensitive scalps and it’s packed with natural ingredients that will leave your hair feeling soft, smooth and nourished.

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Mielle Organics Detangling Co-Wash

Mielle Organics’ Detangling Co-Wash is a 2-in-1 formula, made with ingredients that cleanse and detangle, leaving your hair feeling soft and hydrated, including pomegranate, coconut oil, fruit extracts and shea butter.

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