# Detangler for kids

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/detangler/for-kids/
Category: Beauty > Detangling spray. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 267 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Jun 2018 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which detangler is good for kids' hair?

**Short answer:** Not Your Mother's All Eyes On Me 10-in-1 Hair Perfector has the best record on a child's knots: 21 of 22 parents said it got them out with less pulling, crying or fuss, though it rests on a smaller group than the two picks below it. Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave-In Detangler (24 of 26) and Cantu Care for Kids Conditioning Detangler (25 of 28) come next, and Suave Kids Silly Apple Detangler Spray has the weakest record here at 18 of 23. Every count comes from parents who said they used it on a child's hair.

**What stands out:** Smell is where parents disagree: 30% of Johnson's reviews call the smell bad, while 55% of reviews of the Silly Apple Suave Kids spray and 45% of the Berry Awesome one say it smells good. SheaMoisture splits both ways, with 35% praising the smell and 12% not liking it.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Got knots out | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not Your Mother's All Eyes On Me 10-in-1 Hair Perfector | 21 of 22 | 95% | yes |
| 2 | Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave-In Detangler | 24 of 26 | 92% | no |
| 3 | Cantu Care for Kids Conditioning Detangler | 25 of 28 | 89% | yes |
| 4 | Johnson's No More Tangles Detangling Spray | 21 of 24 | 88% | yes |
| 5 | SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Kids Detangler | 20 of 23 | 87% | yes |
| 6 | Suave Kids Detangler Spray | 23 of 28 | 82% | yes |
| 7 | Suave Kids Silly Apple Detangler Spray | 18 of 23 | 78% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Not Your Mother's All Eyes On Me 10-in-1 Hair Perfector

21 of 22 parents said it got knots out with less fuss, and 29% say it left hair soft. 38% like the smell. It is named a hair perfector, not a kids' spray, and a smaller group weighed in on it (22 parents) than on the sprays below. Build-up (12%) and a greasy or heavy feel (12%) are the main complaints.

- Praised for: Smells good (38%), Leaves hair soft (29%), Good on curly hair (21%)
- Complaints: Build-up (12%), Greasy or heavy (12%), Bad smell (9%)
- Reports counted: 34

### 2. Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave-In Detangler

Curly hair is the draw: 45% of reviews say it works on curly hair, and 24 of 26 parents said it got knots out. 22% like the smell and 18% call it good value. 2 of 26 said it didn't help or brushing still hurt.

- Praised for: Good on curly hair (45%), Smells good (22%), Good value (18%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. Cantu Care for Kids Conditioning Detangler

25 of 28 parents said it got knots out, and 30% praise it on curly hair. 22% like the smell. Sprayer problems (8%) are a repeat complaint, and 3 of 28 said it didn't help.

- Praised for: Good on curly hair (30%), Smells good (22%), Not greasy or heavy (10%)
- Complaints: Sprayer problems (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Johnson's No More Tangles Detangling Spray

Smell is the catch: 30% of reviews call the smell bad, though 21 of 24 parents still said it got knots out. 20% like that it isn't greasy or heavy. Reviews first posted on the brand's site are in line at 4 of 5, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Not greasy or heavy (20%), Good on curly hair (15%), Good value (5%)
- Complaints: Bad smell (30%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 5. SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Kids Detangler

Smell and softness draw praise: 35% like the smell and 22% say it leaves hair soft, though 12% don't like the smell. 20 of 23 parents said it got knots out. Sprayer problems (8%) and build-up (8%) come up too.

- Praised for: Smells good (35%), Good on curly hair (25%), Leaves hair soft (22%)
- Complaints: Bad smell (12%), Sprayer problems (8%), Build-up (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 6. Suave Kids Detangler Spray

Parents like the smell: 45% say it smells good and 15% praise it on curly hair. 23 of 28 said it got knots out, and 8% mention build-up. This is the Berry Awesome scent, and reviews first posted on the brand's site are more upbeat at 8 of 8, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Smells good (45%), Good on curly hair (15%), Good value (10%)
- Complaints: Build-up (8%), Sprayer problems (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 7. Suave Kids Silly Apple Detangler Spray

The smell is the draw: 55% of reviews say it smells good, and 18% call it good value. It is the other Suave Kids spray on this page and has the weakest record here at 18 of 23, as 5 parents said it didn't help. Reviews first posted on the brand's site are more upbeat at 9 of 9, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Smells good (55%), Good value (18%), Not greasy or heavy (9%)
- Reports counted: 33

## Questions

**Which detangler works on a child's knots?**

Not Your Mother's All Eyes On Me 10-in-1 Hair Perfector has the best record (21 of 22), followed by Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave-In Detangler (24 of 26) and Cantu Care for Kids Conditioning Detangler (25 of 28). People often write a review when something stood out, so read the shares as a way to compare these sprays, not as a promise for your child's hair.

**Is there a detangler on this list for a child with curly hair?**

Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave-In Detangler (24 of 26) gets curly-hair praise in 45% of its reviews, and Cantu Care for Kids Conditioning Detangler (25 of 28) in 30%. SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Kids Detangler (20 of 23) gets it in 25%. All three have a good record among parents who stated an outcome.

**What do parents complain about with these detanglers?**

Smell stands out for Johnson's No More Tangles Detangling Spray, where 30% of reviews call the smell bad. Sprayer problems come up for Cantu Care for Kids Conditioning Detangler (8%) and SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Kids Detangler (8%), and build-up for Not Your Mother's All Eyes On Me 10-in-1 Hair Perfector (12%).

**What should I know before spraying a detangler on my child?**

Follow the label and keep the spray away from your child's eyes. Our counts reflect what parents said about knots. We did not test any product, so check the age guidance on the package.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/