15 Best Hair Detanglers to Melt Through Knots and Tangles

This GH Beauty Award Winner is a nourishing milk that literally melts tangles away. Not to mention, the combination of oats, rice extract and aloe juice add moisture to parched strands and add softness, too. One tester raved, "I could comb damp hair with almost no effort."

Infused with Brazilian Keratin, this detangler leaves hair silky and smooth making brushing a breeze for long, knot-prone locks. Not to mention, it's super hydrating and smells like Starburst.

One of Fitzsimons favorites, this treatment strengthens and smooths the hair, while making detangling easier, too. "It restores, conditions and speeds your blow dry or air dry time, too," he raves.

When hair is matted, a lightweight spray may not do the trick. This detangling ghee is exactly what you think — it's buttery, rich and conditioning. Its ghee-like texture and super hydrating ingredients like cocoa butter, horsetail and barley ensure that hair has extra slip so you can un-matte knots and tangles without ripping or breaking your strands.

This 2019 Beauty Award Winner was afavorite amongst testers for our Good Housekeeping Insititute. "I was extremely skeptical, but it really did work amazing," one tester said. "I also tried it on my 6-year old who has long, fine, curly hair and there were no tears."

The blend of abyssinica seed oil and ginger root and acerola extracts help melt tangles away while boosting hair's natural sheen. This formula is also infused with pro-vitamin B5 which thickens and builds volume, and reviewers love the refreshing eucalyptus scent.

This tangle releaser takes all the hard work out of detangling, with a buttery and rich formula that saturates each strand making it easier for your comb, brush or fingers to glide through. But don't worry if you apply too much, you can easily rinse this product out once your tangles are gone.

This detangling spray works lightning fast: Its formulation has a protein-base which is ideal for strengthening damaged, weak and brittle locks. Nearly 7,000 reviewers give it 4.8 stars, saying, "my hair is tangle free and the softest it has been in years." Plus, it offers protection against UV and thermal damage.

Aloe vera, oat milk and green tea extract enrich and nourish the hair and make this detangler sort of like a second round of conditioner (win!). And since this formula was made with skin sensitivities in mind (fragrance, lactose, soy and gluten), you can expect a gentle formulation that won't cause irritation.

This cult-favorite detangler is like a two-in-one: It detangles and deeply conditions curls and coils for super defined and hydrated spirals after each use. The super creamy formula smooths each strand of the hair and adds moisture, so tangling is a whole lot more manageable. Bonus: You can leave it in as a styler or rinse it out.

Bring on the slip! This curly girl favorite is all about the slip it adds to each curl making tangles and knots slide out with little effort. For best results, apply this product before shampooing and detangle from the bottom up.

If you love blow outs or can't stay away from a curling wand, this detangler is for you. Not only does this keep tangles at bay thanks to coconut oil, it has a built-in cuticle-sealing formula that protects strands from heat styling and keeps frizz to a minimum.

For super knotty hair, you may want to start the detangling during your cleanse and conditioning session. That's where this wallet-friendly conditioner comes into play. It really is miraculous and helps to soften, smooth, hydrate and detangle even the most vulnerable of strands. And for just $5, it's definitely worth the purchase.

Fitzsimons says he reaches for this leave-in conditioner that locks in moisture, prevents breakage, reduces frizz and strengthens weak hair. It's milky formula and lightweight feel make it ideal for all hair types: No greasy build-up here.

This detangling comb is great for those with textured hair who prefer to detangle their strands while wet. The wavy, wide teeth help for easy gliding without ripping or snapping the hair and it even works to define and separate waves and curls.