I still have a few of Ron Popeil's inventions. The fishing thing (pocket fisherman?) and a veg cutter. And a giant hypo to inject junk into chicken and meats.
That hair product is still used via other companies. You actually need to brush a little right away and it makes it string out more.
My only complaint is that the few hairs up there tend to grow as if they are guards at Buckingham Palace. My only excuse to others is it must be the electricity in there.