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Who owns Herbal Essences?

Herbal Essences is owned by Procter & Gamble (the United States, NYSE: PG).[1]

Key facts

Current owner
The Procter & Gamble Company verified
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Cincinnati, Ohio
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1971
Category
Personal care & beautyHair careShampoo & conditioner
Parent ticker
NYSE: PG
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Herbal Essences

Herbal Essences is a botanical hair care brand created by Clairol in 1971, relaunched in the 1990s with advertising that drew complaints for its suggestive tone. Procter & Gamble acquired it with Clairol in 2001 and reformulated the range in 2016 with endorsement from the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

Ownership timeline of Herbal Essences

Owners of Herbal Essences from 1971 to 2026 Procter & Gamble 1971–present Procter & Gamble 19801990200020102020
  1. 1971 – present Procter & Gamble [1] verified

Where Herbal Essences sits in Procter & Gamble

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Herbal Essences?

The parent company of Herbal Essences is Procter & Gamble, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Herbal Essences American?

Yes. Herbal Essences originated in the United States in 1971 and its owner, Procter & Gamble, is also headquartered in the United States.

Is Herbal Essences still owned by Procter & Gamble?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Herbal Essences is still owned by Procter & Gamble. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & 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] The Procter & Gamble Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-08-04 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 4 August 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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