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Hydrating
Detangler

Style it, hold it, keep it.
★★★★★
4.8 · 174 reviews · Read reviews
$20
3.4 fl oz

A leave-in conditioner that detangles, reduces frizz, and gives a light hold that lasts. No crunch, no residue, no compromise. Works on wet or dry hair — every texture, every day.

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100% naturally
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Clinically
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Free returns
30 days
100%
Easier detangling from first use
100%
Maintained hydration across multiple uses
91%
Reduced frizz in 2 weeks

The Hydrating Detangler acts as a leave-in layer that works on both the hair's hydrogen bonds (for smoothness and frizz control) and its ionic bonds (for moisture retention and hold). It seals in what your wash routine puts in — keeping hair soft, defined, and manageable between washes.

  • Lightweight leave-in that won't build up over time
  • Defines curl and wave pattern without crunch or stiffness
  • Maintains moisture between washes — especially in humid environments
  • Aloe Vera — Primary detangling and moisture-locking active
  • Shea Butter — Light emollient for frizz control and cuticle sealing
  • Castor Oil — Strengthens from root, adds soft hold and definition

Apply to damp or dry hair after washing and conditioning. Work through from ends to roots. Style as desired — no rinsing needed. Can be reapplied between washes to refresh and rehydrate.

Free standard shipping on all US orders over $50. Free returns within 30 days.

The routine

Use it your way.

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Apply to damp hair
Section hair into manageable pieces. Apply to each section while damp, working from ends up to roots to prevent breakage during detangling.
02
Detangle with fingers or comb
Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to detangle each section. The formula creates slip so knots release without pulling or breaking.
03
Smooth and define
Run a small amount over the surface of each section to smooth the cuticle and define your natural pattern. No rinse needed.
04
Air dry or style
Style as desired — air dry for maximum definition, diffuse for volume, or blow-dry straight. The hold is flexible, not stiff, and won't build up.
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What's inside

Nothing to hide.

A leave-in that layers onto your wash routine without buildup. These five actives work on the hydrogen and ionic bonds that control frizz, moisture, and definition.

Aloe Vera
Certified Organic
Primary detangling active — creates slip for knot release, locks in moisture at the ionic bond level, and supports natural curl definition.
★ Hero
Shea Butter
Ghana · Fair Trade
Light emollient that seals the cuticle, controls frizz, and adds softness without weighing down fine or medium textures.
★ Hero
Castor Oil
Certified Organic
Strengthens from the root, adds a soft flexible hold that supports wave and curl pattern without stiffness or residue.
Active
Jojoba Esters
Certified Organic
Mirrors the hair's natural sebum to condition without buildup. Provides lasting softness and prevents re-tangling.
Active
Vitamin E
Plant-derived
Antioxidant protection that shields hair from UV, pollution, and humidity — the environmental factors that weaken bond integrity daily.
Active
Product formulation
Formulation · 100% naturally derived
Product texture
Texture — lightweight, non-greasy
Independent clinical trial · December 2023

The results
speak for themselves.

Study conducted across participants with straight, wavy, curly, and tight-textured hair. Included both a user survey and independent lab analysis of submitted hair strands. All results are verified and independently documented.
100%
reported easier detangling and reduced breakage from first use
100%
reported hydration maintained across multiple uses with zero buildup
91%
reported measurably reduced frizz after 2 weeks of regular use
Lab analysis · Hair strand microscopy

See what changes.

Participants submitted hair strands before and after their trial period for independent laboratory microscopy analysis. What you see below is the structural change — not a filter, not a retouch.

Before
"Lifted cuticle scales with visible porosity — hair lacking adequate hydrogen bond support."
After 2 weeks
"Flattened cuticle, reduced porosity, enhanced melanin retention — hydrogen bonds supported, detangling slip confirmed."
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★★★★★
Detangling without dread
Wash day used to be something I dreaded because of the tangling and breakage. This detangler changed that completely. My fingers glide through now with no ripping. And my curls look more defined with zero crunch.
Nadia F.  ·  4C tight-textured hair
★★★★★
Light but actually effective
I was worried a lightweight leave-in would not be enough for my thick curly hair but I was wrong. Perfect slip for detangling, curls clump beautifully, zero buildup even after three weeks.
Simone R.  ·  3C curly hair
★★★★★
Best leave-in I have ever used
I have been chasing frizz control for years. This works because it addresses the bond level rather than just coating the hair. My waves are smooth, defined, and stay that way through humidity.
Bethany C.  ·  2C wavy hair
Hydrating Detangler
$20 · 3.4 fl oz