As verbs the difference between untangle and detangle
is that untangle is to remove tangles or knots while detangle is to disentangle (especially hair).
What untangle means?
transitive verb. : to loose from tangles or entanglement : straighten out untangle a knot untangle a mystery.
What is hair detangle?
Moisture can make detangling easier. It helps remove the tangles without harsh pulling. Use a spray bottle filled with water to spritz some water on your hair before starting out. Take sections of hair with your fingers, comb with a wide-toothed brush and clip the detangled hair with a secure hair clip or pin.