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Totlogic packs the perfect punch in each spray, and it's also a leave-in conditioner. Read More
You have to use a lot of the spray on knots, so a small bottle will run out quickly. Read More
Made with coconut oil, this detangler for kids gives hair an appealing scent and soft-to-the-touch feel. Read More
The spray went on forcefully and there was no residue once it dried. Read More
This detangler leave your hair feeling soft and smooth, it also detangles all types of hair very well. Read More
Tangled is a fun, family-friendly movie, but it’s a terrible state for a preschooler’s hair. We have pushed through many knots, tangles, and tearful hairstyling sessions until I, much like my daughter’s split ends, broke. That's when we decided to improve our approach to hair care and find the best detangler for kids.
We checked out nine of the best detanglers for kids in the hopes of smoothing my daughter’s hair without a meltdown. The best detangler for kids that had the least resistance and most impressive results was the Totlogic Kids Detangler Spray and Leave-In Conditioner (available at Walmart for $16.95) . It takes out tangles without leaving a significant amount of residue and has a pleasant scent to boot.
To help you pick the best detangler for kids, we did some testing. Based on our research, we found these to be the best detangler for kids available right now.
Totlogic tames the tangles and has a subtle fragrance.
The type of hair your child has will determine the kind of detangler for kids you buy. My kid’s hair is thick and wavy, for example, but as a frizzy, curly-haired girl myself, I know my products don’t work the same as they might on someone with thin, fine hair. Your knot accumulation could be more or less than ours as well. My kid’s hair is also knot-city. In addition, oily hair may also take on more residue when using a detangler for kids than dryer hair.
A few detanglers for kids were only usable on wet hair. Generally, this isn’t that big a concern, but a parent should take this into account if they tend to brush their kid's hair when it is dry instead of wet, especially for those last-minute, heading-out-to-school brush-outs that may occur on the fly. Therefore, when looking at the best detanglers for kids, be sure to see if it works on both wet and dry hair.
All of these detanglers for kids have at least a hint of scent. Some are definitely stronger than others and either smell really good or not so great. While we did not use scent in testing analysis, it can be a real factor when you’re spraying a good amount of detangler for kids on a child’s hair inches from your (and their) face.
Also, there’s a high probability that your child will most likely want to remain inches from your face long afterward as well, so you want to like the way that their hair smells after using a detangler for kids.
It’s important to know that most detanglers for kids work best right out of the shower, post shampoo, and—for many—they’ll leave less residue on the hair shaft and can absorb some of the detangling solution as it dries.
The best detangler for kids we tried, however, don’t do their best work on dripping wet locks. Be sure to towel dry your child’s hair to get out all of the excess moisture.
If you start at the top, you’re only going to be hit with a whole lot of howls. The best way to detangle is to start from the ends and slowly work your way up. Do that before you even begin to work on the bigger knots that are up higher.
Trust us on this one.
Steph Garcia is a writer in Los Angeles. She was recently a writing fellow in the NHMC's TV Writer's program and a writer for the CBS Diversity Showcase. She has also worked for shows on ABC and performs live sketch comedy at The Ruby LA.
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Lily Hartman is a staff writer who also enjoys writing magazine articles about health and outdoor recreation. In her free time, she likes to hike, camp, run, and lift weights.
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