🐉 Dragons' Den UK · Series 5, Episode 4 · 2007

Tangle Teezer

Brush that detangles wet hair without snagging

Founder: Shaun Pulfrey Category: Beauty
No deal — all Dragons rejected

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About Tangle Teezer

Tangle Teezer is a British company that manufactures hair care products, most notably hairbrushes. It was founded by Shaun Pulfrey, a hairdresser, and its first product was launched in 2007. The first and signature product, a detangling hairbrush dubbed "The Original" eventually achieved cult popularity and received the Queen's Award for Innovation in 2012, and International Trade in 2014, as well as reaching the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 in 2013 and 2016.

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The Story

A flexible-toothed hairbrush designed to glide through wet, tangled hair. Every Dragon passed; Shaun built it into a worldwide bestseller anyway.

The Pitch on Dragons' Den UK

Tangle Teezer appeared on Dragons' Den UK (Series 5, Episode 4) in 2007. Shaun Pulfrey pitched the product to the Dragons. No deal — all Dragons rejected.

Where they are now: Walked away. Became one of the most-cited ‘the Dragons got it wrong’ stories — the brand became a global haircare success without their money.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tangle Teezer still in business?
Walked away. Became one of the most-cited ‘the Dragons got it wrong’ stories — the brand became a global haircare success without their money.
Who founded Tangle Teezer?
Tangle Teezer was founded by Shaun Pulfrey.
Did Tangle Teezer get a deal on Dragons' Den UK?
Tangle Teezer pitched on Dragons' Den UK but didn't strike a deal: No deal — all Dragons rejected.
Where can I buy Tangle Teezer?
Tangle Teezer is available on Amazon and eBay. We compare current prices across both at our /results page — link below.

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"Just want to say up front that I will not be uploading my 3D model or the print files for this anywhere or giving them to anyone. I don't want to buy the dupes, and I also don't want to contribute to them.…"

— r/curlyhair · 1002 upvotes · 2026-05-09

"It's not the best for deshedding but my cat LOVES this thing. Literally starts purring before it even touches his body. I get it out and he comes running to push his face into it, he gets brushed multiple times a day now because he enjoys it so much.…"

— r/ragdolls · 361 upvotes · 2026-03-02

"I wanted a hairbrush that would be a bit gentler than my current one, which I bought for 2€ years ago. So today I bought a 20€ Tangle Teezer specifically advertised for fine hair... however, even though the bristles are a little more flexible, brushing feels nearly identical to…"

— r/finehair · 303 upvotes · 2026-04-09

"I keep seeing people recommend the greyhound butter comb but there are multiple models. Which model/number is the best for Siberian hair? Another rec I’ve seen is the tangle teezer. For those who use it on their sibs, do you use the standard one or the one that is for…"

— r/SiberianCats · 168 upvotes · 2026-03-11

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