Who invented the Tangle Teezer product after appearing on Dragon's Den?

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Shaun Pulfrey invented the Tangle Teezer product after appearing on Dragon's Den.

Pulfrey was a British hairdresser and inventor who developed the Tangle Teezer, a hairbrush designed to detangle hair while reducing pulling and breakage. He originally presented the concept on Dragon's Den under an earlier business name and sought investment to develop and market it.

The product became a major commercial success after the appearance, helped by its distinctive arrangement of flexible teeth and its appeal across different hair types. Deborah Meaden invested in the business, and Tangle Teezer later expanded internationally through retail and online sales.

The invention is sometimes wrongly attributed to another Dragon or to a celebrity product promoter. Pulfrey was the creator and entrepreneur behind it. The Dragon's role was investment and business guidance, not product invention.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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