Which entrepreneur founded Tangle Teezer after appearing on Dragon's Den?

Shaun Pulfrey founded Tangle Teezer after appearing on Dragon's Den.

Pulfrey was a hairdresser and inventor who developed a brush designed to remove tangles while reducing pulling and discomfort. He presented the concept on the British programme, but the dragons did not invest. The business nevertheless continued, and Tangle Teezer later became an internationally recognised hair-care brand.

This story is often remembered because it illustrates that a television rejection does not determine a product's eventual commercial success. The company grew through product development, retail distribution and international sales rather than a Dragon's Den deal. Pulfrey's professional experience in hairdressing was central to identifying the problem the brush addressed.

Tangle Teezer should not be confused with pitches that actually secured investment. The question asks for the founder, not a dragon, the product name or a later company executive. Shaun Pulfrey is the entrepreneur associated with the original invention and pitch.