The product description notes this conditioner fits well when hair tangles after shampooing or loses smoothness, which aligns with your concerns. Its key ingredients directly target these issues. Panthenol helps create a feeling of denser, more elastic hair and makes combing easier, reducing the impression of dryness and stiffness. Glycerin attracts moisture to the lengths, helping to soften the hair shaft. Meanwhile, argan and coconut oils add a nourishing, silky quality that can help separate strands and reduce friction, which is a primary cause of tangling. By smoothing the lengths and making hair more manageable, the conditioner aims to reduce the feeling of stiffness you experience post-wash. It provides what is described as "truly needed after every wash" for hair that looks tired or difficult to style. For best results against tangles, apply it mainly from the mid-lengths to the ends, gently detangle with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb while it's on, and rinse with cool water to help smooth the cuticle further.