Best detangling sprays for knotty hair from £5 including Cécred and Tangle Teezer

Best detangling sprays for knotty hair from £5 including Cécred and Tangle Teezer | Freelance Editor Published September 27, 2026 7:00am These budget and luxury detangling sprays make knots disappear fast. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Nothing is quite as time-consuming as painstakingly untangling knotty hair, wet or dry. Sometimes the cause can just be wet hair, other times its the season. Autumn weather can bring with it lots of blustery winds, which do a fine job of turning your sleek strands into a matted mess, alongwith occasional downpours. As a result, you can need a bit of a helping hand beyond a brush and lots of patience, and that’s where a detangling spray comes in. These lightweight mists coat each strand in a slippery layer to allow your brush to glide through without snagging. Often they have added conditioning benefits too, for fine, straight hair, and curly, thick hair, with serum like textures. We’ve rounded up the best on the market, whatever your hair type and budget. There’s some you can find at Boots for a fiver, while others are indulgent multi-purpose treatments that are worth splurging on. Here’s our top rated picks. Cécred Detangling Spray Nothing smells better than this. Beyoncé knows what she’s doing when it comes to haircare, and if the beautiful deep blue packaging isn’t enticing enough, the formula inside will be. It’s light moisturising and designed to suit all hair types, especially curly, but can also be used on wigs, hair extensions and weaves. Buy Now for £27 Fable & Mane Mahamane Detangling Leave-in Conditioner If your hair is feeling a bit lacklustre, this conditioning spray can help, while also making it easy to brush through post-shower. Made with a blend of aloe verta, amla and red hibiscus, it also prevents breakage and reduces frizz. Keep a bottle in your shower caddy for daily use. Buy Now for £28 Umberto Giannini Banana Coconut Detangler This fruity leave-in spray from Umberto Giannini is an easy, affordable to release knots after conditioning. Banana extract and coconut oil soothe and hydrate dry, damaged lengths, while simultaneously smoothing flyaways and adding shine. Simply spritz onto damp hair, comb through and style as usual. Buy Now for £10.25 VO5 Curl Detangling Milk Spray A bargain budget find is this spray from VO5, coming in at just a fiver. Designed for wavy, curly and coily hair, it helps combs and brushes glide through knots while taming frizz, without weighting it down or denting your bank balance. Buy Now for £5 Wella Deluxe 7 in 1 Detangle & Strengthening Serum The only non-spray format on our list is this part serum, part detangler, which this packs a lot in for under a tenner. Suitable for all hair types, it works on damp or dry hair, just smooth a small amount through mid-lengths and ends. Buy Now for £8 Amika The Wizard Silicone Free Detangling Primer Cut down your hair brushing, blow-drying time with this mist that contains a cocktail of ingredients like squalane and avocado oil that detangle, tame frizz and provide a bit of heat protection to boots. Buy Now for £13 Tangle Teezer Everyday Detangling Cream Spray for Thick & Curly Hair Another winner for thick and curly hair is this cream-based spray, which works just as well as its cult favourite detangling brushes. Packed with shea butter and a rhubarb and vanilla scent, it keeps definition while fighting frizz. All you need to do is spray it onto wet or dry hair, and brush through. Buy Now for £9 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below Arrow MORE: I tried the £400 hair removal gadget loved by the Kardashians and it’s changed my routine Arrow MORE: Looking for a new mattress? Simba just slashed prices by up to 30% Arrow MORE: The best skincare products for men – 10 essentials for a simple daily routine Puzzles Newsletter Get your favourite puzzles when they are ready to play on the website sent directly to you every day and track your daily streak!