Due to wider spaces between the teeth and larger diameter, it is easier to detangle hair without hair breakage.
A wide-tooth comb provides lesser friction compared to a normal fine-tooth comb. This property makes the wide-tooth comb more gentle on the hair and prevents breakage.
Always detangle curly hair while it's wet, never dry. Coat hair with conditioner, and working in sections, use a detangling brush to gently loosen tangles.