In this video I’m detangling my super tangler-prone curly hair with a couple “new to me” switches, and y’all… I was nervous. Detangling has always been my biggest hurdle—my hair tangles and mattes easily no matter what my curl pattern looks like, and I’ve learned the hard way that I can’t detangle like everyone else. My usual routine is a super creamy conditioner plus my forever favorite African Pride Moisture Miracle pre-poo (my “slip booster”), then a shower cap to let everything marinate before I finger detangle and finish with a brush. Today I tested a siliconey conditioner (Alba Botanica Hawaiian Conditioner) to see if it could give me more slip without that coated, moisture-blocking feeling I’ve hated from silicones in the past. Spoiler: the conditioner + African Pride combo felt plush, velvety, and made my hair separate way easier than normal—even before it fully sat under the cap. I also tried the Innate Life brush, and for my finicky, tangle-prone hair it was a no. It felt like too much resistance, I heard a snap, and I immediately switched back to my “bootleg Unbrush,” which glides way more gently for me. Big takeaway: the product combo was giving game-changer detangling vibes, but the tool has to match your hair. I’m not damaging my hair for a “fair shake” ever again.