CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago business owner who was featured on the show "Shark Tank" is asking for the public's help.

The owner of the hair care brand "CurlMix" says this could be her last year in business, citing high costs because of tariffs, inflation and other challenges.

She's calling on Chicagoans to help save her company.

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CurlMix has been around for 10 years. It started in Chicago and became a national hit after the founders appeared on "Shark Tank."

It was a moment that even the sharks couldn't believe. CurlMix founders and South Side natives Kim and Tim Lewis rejected an offer from Robert Herjavec and betted on their brand.

"Being on 'Shark Tank' definitely put us on the national stage," Kime Lewis said. "It was our bi

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