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The startup Richualist developed the Mint tool, which combines detangling, moisturizing, gel application, and styling in a single pass using refillable cartridges and gentle heating technology. Founder Dawn Myers says the tool reduced the time required for a curly-hair washing and styling routine to about 7–10 minutes, after five years of development and raising $1.4 million to market it.