RipTie on Shark Tank

Name: RipTie
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RipTie makes wrap-around hair ties designed to hold securely during activity and release without tangling or pulling. They are aimed at athletes and anyone who wants a firm hold without damaging their hair.

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⏱ RipTie in 30 seconds

The ask$250K for 10%Valued at $2.5M
In the tankDeal: $250K for 20%With Lori and Allison
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in businessSold online, on Amazon and at Walmart

RipTie Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $250,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $2.5M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $250,000 for 20%
Deal valuation: $1.25M
Sharks: Lori Greiner, Allison Ellsworth
Founders: Sarah Fox
From: San Diego, CA
Aired: Mar 11, 2026

Asked

$2.5M

Got

$1.25M

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The pitch

Video: Rip Tie Pitch | Shark Tank · ABC on YouTube

Sarah Fox from San Diego, CA pitched RipTie in Shark Tank Season 17, Episode 13 (aired Mar 11, 2026). They asked for $250,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $2.5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Lori Greiner and Allison Ellsworth: $250,000 for 20%. That put the final valuation at $1.25M, 50% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to RipTie after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

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Nov 1, 2026: Visited the official website: it is working.

Sarah Fox invented the Rip Tie, a hair tie with a braided elastic section that keeps hair from tangling during activity, after scuba diving in Guam left her hair badly knotted. The company says it has sold more than 500,000 units through its website, Amazon and Walmart, and that the product has caught on with riders, hikers, nurses and athletes. In March 2026 Fox made a $250,000 deal for 20% with Lori Greiner and Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth.

Update: Sold online, on Amazon and at Walmart

Timeline since the show

2026-03
Lori Greiner and Allison Ellsworth invested $250,000 for 20% on Season 17

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Frequently asked questions

Did RipTie get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. RipTie got a deal with Lori Greiner and Allison Ellsworth for $250,000 and 20% equity.

Which Shark invested in RipTie?

Lori Greiner and Allison Ellsworth invested in RipTie on Season 17 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is RipTie still in business?

As of our last check (November 2026), RipTie appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and sold online, on Amazon and at Walmart.

What season and episode was RipTie on Shark Tank?

RipTie appeared in Season 17, Episode 13, which first aired on March 11, 2026.

Where can I buy RipTie?

You can buy RipTie from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was RipTie's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued RipTie at $2,500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,250,000.