✓ Got a deal Status unconfirmed Season 14, Ep. 22 💄 Fashion & Beauty

Tones Of Melanin on Shark Tank

Tones Of Melanin is an apparel brand creating collegiate fashion for students and alumni of historically Black colleges and universities. The brand focuses on representation and community pride for customers from minority communities.

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⏱ Tones Of Melanin in 30 seconds

The ask$300K for 15%Valued at $2M
In the tankDeal: $300K for 12%With Mark
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStatus unconfirmed

Tones Of Melanin Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $300,000 for 15%
Asking valuation: $2M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $300,000 for 12%
Deal valuation: $2.5M
Shark: Mark Cuban
Founders: Ashley Jones
From: -
Aired: May 19, 2023

Asked

$2M

Got

$2.5M

Would you have invested in Tones Of Melanin?

The pitch

Ashley Jones pitched Tones Of Melanin in Shark Tank Season 14, Episode 22 (aired May 19, 2023). They asked for $300,000 in exchange for 15% equity, valuing the business at $2M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Mark Cuban: $300,000 for 12%. That put the final valuation at $2.5M, 25% above what they originally asked for.

What happened to Tones Of Melanin after Shark Tank?

Status unconfirmed Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Removed the link to the company's website because the website stopped responding.

We couldn't confirm whether Tones Of Melanin is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Tones Of Melanin get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Tones Of Melanin got a deal with Mark Cuban for $300,000 and 12% equity.

Which Shark invested in Tones Of Melanin?

Mark Cuban invested in Tones Of Melanin on Season 14 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Tones Of Melanin still in business?

We couldn't confirm whether Tones Of Melanin is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

What season and episode was Tones Of Melanin on Shark Tank?

Tones Of Melanin appeared in Season 14, Episode 22, which first aired on May 19, 2023.

Where can I buy Tones Of Melanin?

Search for Tones Of Melanin on Amazon or major retailers; availability varies.

What was Tones Of Melanin's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Tones Of Melanin at $2,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $2,500,000.