The Lucky Tiger Heritage

Lucky Tiger's roots go back to 1927 when P.S. Harris, an amateur scientist, and popular barber in Kansas City, Missouri, created a tonic for the hair and scalp in his basement. He called it Lucky Tiger Tonic. Everyone who visited P.S.’s Barbershop would look forward to their shave, haircut and a generous splash of Lucky Tiger Tonic. It was different and better than other tonics used in those days, and customers from miles around would rave about its soothing effect.  As the story goes, P.S.- began to sell the tonic out of his shop, and a few years later, a business associate convinced him that his special tonic would be a big hit in barbershops across the country.  So, in 1935, Lucky Tiger was trademarked, and a classic American brand was officially born.

By the time the early 1950's rock n’ rolled around, Lucky Tiger Tonic was the most popular barbershop brand across America. Lucky Tiger provided confidence to American men, young and old. As hairstyles changed and the "rebel" look began to reflect the times, Lucky Tiger was there to give guys that sultry, just right flip as dictated by the heroes of the day: Dean Martin, James Dean, Brando and Elvis.

The 50's and early 60's were a great time for Lucky Tiger but then in 1964 the Beatles hit our shores from Liverpool, England and changed pop culture and the look of young America overnight. With the arrival of the Beatles and the hippie movement of the late 60's that followed, men’s hair styles grew longer and more casual, and the Barber industry was forever changed.

Even so, Lucky Tiger maintained a fiercely loyal following and it is with great respect to those customers that the original products are still available today. We call these products our "Barbershop Classics."

As times change,  hairstyles and grooming needs do, too.  In celebration of Lucky Tiger’s 75th anniversary in 2010, we introduced our “Lucky Tiger Premium” men’s line of shaving, facial skin care and body care products. Each product in this new, reformulated and expanded line is made with the highest quality, Certified Organic ingredients to promote a natural, healthy look for today’s discerning man. The Lucky Tiger Premium line, with its retro look, natural organic ingredients and antioxidants, offers every man the products he needs to look his best at a moment’s notice.