Hello Hair

Anita Grant, founder of Hello Hair from Stoney Creek, Ontario, asked for $250,000 for 9% equity, valuing the business at $2.78 million. The company sells inclusive children's products celebrating Afro-textured and curly hair, including a children's book (100 natural hairstyles) for $43, a science-based educational book, and 100% human hair styling dolls for $70, sold exclusively online. Lifetime revenue was $60,000 from books and $30,000 from 400 dolls sold, with inventory 95% sold out and two viral videos reaching one million and 400,000 views respectively; the founder mentioned a potential marketing partnership with actress Taraji P. Henson that was not yet finalized.

Arlene Dickinson offered $250,000 with three times money back and a 5% royalty, then Wes Hall joined offering $250,000 for 15% equity together. Manjit Minhas went out, cautioning against relying too heavily on a celebrity partnership, Brian went out citing the high valuation for unproven potential, and Michele Romanow also went out. Anita Grant accepted the joint offer from Wes Hall and Arlene Dickinson.

We haven’t confirmed whether Hello Hair is still operating.