Shaun Pulfrey created the business behind the Tangle Teezer detangling hairbrush featured on Dragon's Den.
Pulfrey, a hairdresser and inventor, developed a brush designed to remove tangles while reducing pulling and breakage. He initially struggled to convince investors of the product’s commercial potential, but the distinctive design later became a major international beauty brand.
Pulfrey appeared on Dragon’s Den in 2007. Although the televised pitch did not produce a completed investment, Tangle Teezer went on to grow through retail distribution and global sales. Its success is frequently cited as an example of a business that prospered without a Dragon’s backing.
A common mix-up is naming a Dragon rather than the entrepreneur. The question asks for the founder and inventor, not an investor who commented on the pitch. Tangle Teezer is also a brand name, while Shaun Pulfrey is the person associated with creating the original product.