The Tangle Teezer hit shelves in Boots all across the UK and Ireland in 2008, having previously been rejected by the Dragons Den investors. I reckon it's very clever inventor Shaun Pulfrey has been laughing all the way to the bank, ever since.
What is the Tangle Teezer, I hear you ask?? Well, the Tangle Teezer is an ergonomically designed brush, which claims to easily smooth knotted hair.
Though the Dragons were left cold and unimpressed by this product, I am absolutely besotted! I purchased mine in the local Chemist for €9.99, which is a vast saving considering the Boots.ie price-tag is €15.99!
Though the Dragons were left cold and unimpressed by this product, I am absolutely besotted! I purchased mine in the local Chemist for €9.99, which is a vast saving considering the Boots.ie price-tag is €15.99!
My reason for buying was simple, I have damaged my hair and treated it awfully over the past few years, and now that I'm growing out my natural shade, I want to do everything I can to minimize the damage it incurs from brushing.
When it was launched, the Tangle Teezer came in "The Original" model, but 2008 was a long time ago and now there are five more models to choose from, with "The Original" totaling a family of six. On the clear acetate packaging it says
- "Innovative teeth configuration for dual action, effortlesly detangling..."
- "Memory flex technology, gentle and ideal on wet and dry hair..."
- "Unique centralize concave delivers optimum results from roots to ends..."
- "Ergonomically designed for a palm friendly, non slip fit..."
- Do not use with heat!
The model I have purchased is The Original Mandarin Sweetie, a bright orange and yellow offering.
I've had it for 2 days, and I can pretty much guarantee that it has replaced my three hairbrushes. However for all of it's amazing qualities, there's one downfall; Tangle Teezers cannot be used with heat of any kind. Now, with that said I guess it's not a bad thing, it means that you can come out of the shower, run this through your hair, blow-dry using your fingers to manipulate the hair and then go back over your hair again with it when you're done!
I've had it for 2 days, and I can pretty much guarantee that it has replaced my three hairbrushes. However for all of it's amazing qualities, there's one downfall; Tangle Teezers cannot be used with heat of any kind. Now, with that said I guess it's not a bad thing, it means that you can come out of the shower, run this through your hair, blow-dry using your fingers to manipulate the hair and then go back over your hair again with it when you're done!
I've been known to come away from a blow-dry with a very hairy brush, but so far with the Tangle Teezer, that has not happened. I think I had one hair on it after 3 uses. Color me impressed!
All in all, I'm so impressed with the Original Tangle Teezer that I may splash out in the future for the miniature Compact Styler for my handbag!
On the whole, I feel like this product would work for a lot of people, especially my curly-headed sisters out there!
For €15.99 in Boots, or €9.99 if you can find one in a local chemist, every girl should have this!!
If you want more choice, then hit up www.tangleteezer.com to view the whole range, including the child-friendly Magic Flower Pot!
Are you going to invest in the cult-favorite, the Tangle Teezer?
Amy
xx
For €15.99 in Boots, or €9.99 if you can find one in a local chemist, every girl should have this!!
If you want more choice, then hit up www.tangleteezer.com to view the whole range, including the child-friendly Magic Flower Pot!
Are you going to invest in the cult-favorite, the Tangle Teezer?
Amy
xx
The tangle teaser is my saviour - I don't fight with my hair anymore! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's the best €10 I've spent in ages! A really worthwhile investment!
DeleteBeen wanting to give this a try for so long! Need to get my hand on one i think. I thought it might be weird to use it without a handle though.
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely fine to use even given that it has no handle, its kinda like just smoothing your hair with your hand, if that makes sense?! I have used nothing but this now since Wednesday and wouldn't go back to a normal brush for all the tea in china!
DeleteI'm still not sold on it, but then I don't think I need it! It would just go to waste in my house...
ReplyDeleteIt's not for everyone, but personally, I am absolutely obsessed with it. It's retired my brushes in a big way.
DeleteWe got this for my niece who is terrible with hair brushing (screams every time!) but even she seems to love it. I may have to pick myself one up, I'm so sick of brushes just breaking my hair when I use them!
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You should, it's worth every penny. I really have no other words for it but to say that I adore it. I'm headed to Boots today to get a mini one for my handbag...
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