# Detangler Spray for Mane & Tail

> A leave-in detangler that adds slip so knots comb out, not pull out. Ferro Release Spray Conditioner. Free shipping over $100.

- **URL:** https://piaffehorse.com/collections/horse-detangler/

Every hair your brush tears out is length that's gone for good. A horse detangler works by coating hair with slip, so the comb slides through knots instead of snapping them off. Ferro's [Release Spray Conditioner](/product/release-spray-conditioner/) does double duty as a leave-in detangler and shine mist — spray it on, give it a moment, then brush. It's the daily partner to the [mane and tail wash](/collections/mane-and-tail-shampoo/).

## What a Detangler Actually Does

Tangles aren't just random knots — they're spots where the hair's cuticle has roughened up and neighbouring strands catch on each other. A detangler lays down a thin, slick film so those rough patches slide past each other instead of locking together. Less force on the brush means far less breakage, and a tail that holds its fullness season after season.

### Using It Without Breaking Hair

- Mist [Release](/product/release-spray-conditioner/) over the tail — damp or dry both work fine.
- Give it ten to twenty seconds to work its way down the length.
- Brush from the very bottom up, in small sections — never start at the top.
- Use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb first; save the fine brush for the last pass.

## Detangler, Shine and Protection Together

Because it's built on conditioning esters rather than heavy silicone alone, the same mist that frees knots also leaves a clean, non-greasy shine and helps repel the dust that starts the next tangle in the first place. That's why it pulls double duty as a show-ring finishing spray too — see the [coat shine collection](/collections/horse-coat-shine-spray/).