Blinger Hair Tool Update | Shark Tank Season 15

Adding gems to hair usually takes a long time and can damage it. Angie Cella solved this with Blinger, a handheld tool that quickly clips crystals, pearls, or gems into hair without heat or harm. Will she get a bling-sized deal for her company? Find out in our Blinger update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Blinger after Shark Tank.

Angie and Cambria entered Shark Tank Season 15, seeking $200,000 for 5% equity in their hair tool business. After their pitch, they reached an agreement in principle with Barbara Corcoran for $200,000 for 25% equity, plus all purchase orders funded.

In terms of a Blinger update, the company expanded its product line in late 2024 and April 2025 with seasonal kits, the Gem Z Collection, and the Ultimate Fan Collection.

Shark:	Result:
Barbara Corcoran	Accepted deal for $200,000 for 25% equity, plus purchase orders funded
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer

Shark Tank Blinger Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Angie and Cambria Cella
• Business: Hair tool
• Ask: $200,000 for 5% equity
• Result:$200,000 for 25% equity, plus all purchase orders funded
• Shark: Barbara Corcoran

Mother and daughter duo, Angie and Cambria, entered the Tank to pitch Blinger, a hair styling tool that makes adding gems quick and safe.

Angie explained that the idea came to her in a dream, and she spent five years developing it.

The Blinger uses a load-and-press system. Users place a jewel cartridge in the device, position it on the hair, and squeeze.

Additionally, it attaches crystals, pearls, or other gems with a medical-grade adhesive that is safe for hair and skin.

They said the product is popular for dance competitions, proms, weddings, or everyday styling.

Blinger comes in two models. The pink version for girls costs $29.99 and includes imitation crystals.

The black women’s model costs $49 and comes with Swarovski crystals. Customers can buy them online or through retail stores.

Angie shared the challenges she faced before launch. As a single mother of four, she worked with several engineering firms to finalize the design.

She had $1.7 million in debt and could not get loans. She and her children decided to sell their home and move into an apartment to pay for manufacturing tools.

The effort paid off. At the Dallas Toy Convention, Blinger was a hit. A toy company offered a licensing deal, and sales reached $20 million. When knockoffs entered the market, Angie ended the deal.

At the time of filming, Blinger had $1.64 million in sales for the year. They expected to finish with $4.2 million in sales and $1.5 million in profit.

Angie told the sharks she wanted guidance because business management was not her strength.

Kevin O’Leary suggested hiring an operations manager, then stepped out.

Mark Cuban questioned her ability to take on an investor after she revealed $2.5 million tied up in inventory. He also stepped out.

Barbara Corcoran offered $200,000 for 25% equity if she could rework the business plan.

Robert Herjavec encouraged Angie to take Barbara’s offer, then went out.

Lori Greiner said the product was impressive, but agreed Barbara was the right partner, so she dropped out, too.

Angie countered Barbara with $200,000 for 20% equity plus funding for purchase orders. Barbara agreed to fund any orders, but stayed at 25%. Angie accepted the deal.

Keep reading our Blinger update to find out what happened next.

Shark Tank Blinger Update

Regarding our Blinger update research, we couldn’t find solid confirmation to prove that the deal with Barbara Corcoran actually went through after the show.

However, we want to believe things went smoothly for both parties. We have it on record that Angie later visited Barbara’s New York office, where Barbara personally helped restructure the company’s operations using index cards.

Moreover, the night their episode aired, Blinger saw an immediate sales surge. They made $77,000 in just six hours and $242,000 in the first week. All fueled by the “Shark Tank effect” and viral TikTok videos.

In the months after the show, Angie focused on following Barbara’s advice: stop chasing too many new products and focus on perfecting their core hair-bedazzling kits.

This shift helped the business run more smoothly and avoid the risks of expanding too quickly.

They also gained celebrity fans, with Blinger gems worn by Serena Williams, Pink, Alicia Keys, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Media coverage followed on CBS, Entertainment Tonight, and QVC.

In late 2024, Blinger had expanded its product line strategically. They launched seasonal and themed kits, like holiday packs for decorating stockings and Santa hats, and the pastel-colored Gem Z Collection.

In April 2025, they introduced two major new lines, the Gem Z Collection and the Ultimate Fan Collection — tying the brand to sports events like the NBA playoffs and pop culture moments like Taylor Swift’s Taylorgate tour.

They also collaborated with Bullseye Event Group for Super Bowl LIX promotions.

Their website now offers starter kits, minis, refill packs, themed cases, and premium tools with Swarovski® crystals, with prices ranging from about $19.99 to $79.

Free shipping is available in the U.S., and the brand boasts over 100 million TikTok views. Teen Vogue even listed Blinger as Hair Trend #2 for 2025.

Outside of the product line, Angie remains deeply connected to her faith, which she says inspired the invention through a dream.

You can purchase your fun, easy-to-use styling tools directly from their website. You can also follow them for new launches and updates on Instagram.

We’re really happy with the way things have turned out for Angie. We’re definitely keeping tabs on this one for our next Blinger update.

In the meantime, you can check out our other company updates from Season 15, Episode 20, by following the links below!

• SORx Update
• Wedy Update
• VSEAT Update

Before you go, be sure to check out our list of all the Shark Tank Season 15 products.