Matrix is owned by L'Oréal (France, EPA: OR), which acquired the brand on 1 January 2000.[1][2] Matrix was founded in 1980 in the United States and was independent until 2000.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Matrix was founded in 1980 by two hairdressers and sells colour and care products through salons at prices below Redken and Kérastase. L'Oréal acquired it in 2000 for its professional products division. Salon brands are sold to stylists rather than to the public, so their pricing and distribution work differently from retail hair care.
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L'Oreal acquired Matrix, founded in 1980 by two hairdressers and selling colour and care products through salons at prices below Redken and Kerastase. Salon brands are sold to stylists rather than to the public, so their pricing and distribution work differently from retail hair care. Only the year is documented here.
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The parent company of Matrix is L'Oréal, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Matrix originated in the United States in 1980, but it is owned today by L'Oréal, which is headquartered in France. So Matrix is an American-origin brand under French ownership.
L'Oréal completed its acquisition of Matrix on 1 January 2000, after announcing the deal on 1 January 2000.
Matrix was an independent company from its founding in 1980 until L'Oréal acquired it in 2000.
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Matrix is still owned by L'Oréal. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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