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Roberta HERRERA
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December 16, 2024
Bic, the French specialist in pens, lighters, and razors, has acquired full possession of Tangle Teezer, the famend British model of hairbrushes and equipment, in a €200 million cope with Mayfair Fairness Companions.
Tangle Teezer hairbrushes – DR
Based in London in 2007, Tangle Teezer debuted with its now-iconic, brightly colored detangling hairbrush, crafted from light-weight plastic. By 2024, the model had achieved an annual turnover of €70 million, providing a various vary of patented brushes designed to detangle hair whereas minimising harm, together with hair equipment and care merchandise reminiscent of sprays. Over the previous 4 years, Tangle Teezer has doubled in measurement and gained important market share within the extremely aggressive hairbrush and comb phase, valued at €4.5 billion.
“We are thrilled to acquire a leading brand in a dynamic and fast-growing category where we can add value,” mentioned Gonzalve Bich, CEO of Bic. “Both companies share a joyful, innovative, and entrepreneurial spirit, as well as a shared vision for growth,” he added.