• Always use a wide-tooth comb to detangle.hair combing teenager girl image by Lev Dolgatshjov from Fotolia.com
  
  

Conditioner Smooths and Detangles

• Conditioner is designed to counter the drying effect of some shampoos and aid in detangling by coating the hair shaft and smoothing the cuticle. Conditioned hair is safest to comb and detangle when compared with hair that is dry and knotted or has excess product.
  
  

Conditioner Can Get Messy

• During combing and detangling of hair, it is best to support the hair strands in one hand and comb with the other. With conditioner in your hair, it can be difficult to grip the hair and the comb.
  
  

Bottom Line

• Comb and detangle your hair when it is wet and has just been conditioned, using a wide-tooth comb.