A conditioner will help soften strands, making them so much easier to detangle. ... If you have normal or dry hair, try a leave-in conditioner, applied to ends. A leave-in conditioner sprayed only on the bottom two-thirds of hair can also help in the detangling process.

Why does conditioner make my hair tangled?

Sometimes the weight of conditioners combined with oily hair or even thin/fine hair can be too much and cause stress on strands, leading to more tangles and knots. ... You can do this also for your regular conditioner if you want to leave that in a little longer rather than rinsing out directly.

How does conditioner detangle hair?

The way conditioning fights tangles is that it strengthens the cuticle or, where cuticle cells have broken away, forms a protective layer over the cortex. This coating essentially smooths out the rough edges along the cuticle layer and thus can keep your hair from tangling as easily.