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When your hair istangled, drenching it in your everydayconditionerwill only get you so far.
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You might need something with a little more gustosomething specifically formulated to unbind you from your entanglement.
With other products, it took dousing our hair and spending half an hour trying to work through tangles.
With Unite, all it takes is a couple sprays and our comb glides through our strands.
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Yes, it actually only takes seconds and gives your hair enough slip to make styling and blow-drying easier.
With heat and UV protection, it offers everything you could want in a detangler.
It never weighs my hair down or leaves it greasyinstead it’s shiny and frizz-free.
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The spray comes in a steady, fine mist, allowing for an even tool.
It left her 4C hair shiny and smooth without weighing it down or making it greasy.
Mary, tester with 4C hair:“I absolutely love this product.
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My hair was so much easier to comb through after spraying on this conditioner.
I didn’t feel any tangling or hair breakage while combing through my hair after applying this product.”
By replenishing parched strands with much-needed moisture, it also prevents more knots from forming.
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With consistent use, her hair felt healthier, more hydrated, and she noticed lesssplit endsthan usual.
Plus, she never had to worry about the cream weighing her curls down or leaving a residue.
My ends also dont get as ratty and tangled as they used to.
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My hair was also very smooth and less tangled."
The lightweight, super-absorbent formula protects your hair from heat/UV damage.
Maggie, tester with thin hair:“This absorbed beautifully on damp hair.
When the hair was dry, it did not seem oily at all, just very soft.”
This essentially means they lubricate your hair to minimize friction so knots easily untie and matted sections loosen.
Eden Bodyworks Leave-In Conditioner gets the job done with a lightweight concoction of natural oils.
Beyond untangling, it provides curl definition and frizz control while smoothing your hair and adding shine.
But you might use it in the shower with a conditioning treatment or post-showerbeforeyou blow-dry.
Ashley, tester with curly 2C hair:This brush removed all knots and tangles very quickly and effortlessly.
It also smoothed flyaways and frizz instantly."
With this in mind, you might consider aheat protectant-detangler combo, like this pick from Ceremonia.
No ‘ouches’ were spoken, which speaks volumes for a 6 year old!"
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“It smells strong but nice and gives you shine and moisture,” she says.
We couldn’t agree more.
The superstar formula blendscoconutandapricot oilto gently separate your hair.
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It’s a relatively small bottle for the price, but a little goes a long way.
Lightly mist your hair from root to tip, then comb through to release your knots.
We also love that it’s completely free of animal-derived ingredients and made withoutparabensor silicones.
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Apply the leave-in formula to wet or damp hair, then comb it through.
“It’s really lightweight, so you could layer it on.”
And if you havecolor-treated hair, Morete oil protects against UV rays that can fade or change your color.
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As if by sorcery, it instantly detangles your locks while prepping them for styling.
Andbonus!it protects your hair from heat damage andreduces your blow-drying time.
It also has a smoothing effect that helpscontrol flyaways.
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Spray it onto slightly damp or towel-dried hair and comb it through before air-drying or blow-drying.
According to hairstylistKali Ferrara, dry hair is stronger than wet hair.
As Ferrara explains, tangles often start when friction or dryness roughens up the hair cuticle.
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“The hair shaft is made up of little scales like tree bark,” she says.
“The natural texture can cause the hair strands to interlock and create knots,” she says.
Having rocked multiple rows of hair extensions for nearly a decade, she’s no stranger to detangling products.
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From this list, she’s a fan of Oribe, Garnier, Amika, and Briogeo.
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