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Who owns OLAPLEX?

OLAPLEX is owned by Henkel (Germany, XETRA: HEN3), which acquired the brand on 7 July 2026 for $1.4 billion.[1][2][3]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA reported
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
$1.4 billion
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇩🇪 Germany, Düsseldorf
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Category
Personal care & beauty › Hair care › Shampoo & conditioner
Parent ticker
XETRA: HEN3
Last verified
· 3 sources

About OLAPLEX

OLAPLEX sells science-led, high-performance hair care built on the bond-building technology it introduced in 2014, through salons and professional stylists as well as speciality retailers and e-commerce, with sales split between the United States and international markets. Henkel bought it for $2.06 a share in cash, a $1.4 billion transaction, closing on 7 July 2026; OLAPLEX had about €370 million of sales in 2025.

Ownership timeline of OLAPLEX

Owners of OLAPLEX over 2026 to 2026 Henkel 2026–present Henkel 20262027
  1. 2026 – present Henkel — acquired 7 July 2026 [1][2][3] reported

Where OLAPLEX sits in Henkel

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Deals involving OLAPLEX

Acquisition closed

Henkel acquires OLAPLEX

Henkel bought all of OLAPLEX Holdings for $2.06 a share in cash, a total transaction value of $1.4 billion, and closed on 7 July 2026, when OLAPLEX shares stopped trading on Nasdaq. The brand had about €370 million of sales in 2025 and joined Henkel Consumer Brands, which Henkel says makes it the second-largest company in professional hair care globally.

Value
$1.4bn
Buyer
Henkel
Seller
public shareholders
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of OLAPLEX?

The parent company of OLAPLEX is Henkel, a publicly listed company headquartered in Germany.

Is OLAPLEX American or German?

OLAPLEX originated in the United States, but it is owned today by Henkel, which is headquartered in Germany. So OLAPLEX is an American-origin brand under German ownership.

When did Henkel buy OLAPLEX?

Henkel completed its acquisition of OLAPLEX on 7 July 2026, after announcing the deal on 26 March 2026. The deal was valued at $1.4 billion.

Is OLAPLEX still owned by Henkel?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, OLAPLEX is still owned by Henkel. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (3) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Annual Report 2025 — Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
  2. [2] Henkel successfully closes acquisition of premium hair care brand OLAPLEX — Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Official press release, published 7 July 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
  3. [3] Henkel to acquire premium hair care brand OLAPLEX — Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Official press release, published 26 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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