In BBC’s Dragons’ Den, which entrepreneur founded the hairbrush brand Tangle Teezer?

Shaun Pulfrey founded Tangle Teezer after appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

Pulfrey, a professional hairdresser, developed the detangling hairbrush to reduce pulling and breakage when brushing hair. He presented the idea on Dragons’ Den, helping bring the product to a wider audience even though the televised pitch did not immediately produce the investment outcome he wanted.

Tangle Teezer became an international beauty brand, selling brushes designed for wet and dry hair and for different hair types. The brand is often confused with other detangling-brush companies, but Tangle Teezer specifically traces its origins to Pulfrey’s invention and Dragons’ Den appearance.

The show has featured many product founders, including entrepreneurs behind consumer goods, technology and food brands. Pulfrey’s story is especially notable because the business became successful after the pitch, demonstrating that a declined or unsuccessful television pitch does not necessarily determine a product’s future.