In BBC's Dragon's Den, which entrepreneur created the Tangle Teezer hairbrush?
Answer
Shaun Pulfrey
Answer
Shaun Pulfrey
Shaun Pulfrey created the Tangle Teezer hairbrush and pitched it on BBC's Dragon's Den.
Pulfrey was a professional hairstylist who developed the brush to detangle wet and dry hair while reducing pulling. The original design used flexible teeth arranged to move through knots rather than catching and tugging in the same way as many conventional brushes.
He appeared on Dragon's Den in 2007 and secured investment from entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. The product later became an international beauty brand, selling several versions for different hair types and uses. Its success is often cited as an example of a product that developed beyond its initial television pitch.
Tangle Teezer is distinct from Trunki, the children's ride-on suitcase created by Rob Law. It is also separate from Reggae Reggae Sauce, the food brand associated with Levi Roots. Those products are all strongly linked with Dragon's Den, which makes the entrepreneurs easy to mix up.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026