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Who owns Hot Tools?

Hot Tools is owned by Helen of Troy (the United States, NASDAQ: HELE).[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Helen of Troy Limited verified
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, El Paso, Texas
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1980
Category
Personal care & beautyHair careHair colour & styling
Parent ticker
NASDAQ: HELE
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Hot Tools

Hot Tools makes professional hair styling appliances, principally curling irons and dryers sold to salons and to consumers who want salon equipment. It is one of Helen of Troy's longest-held beauty brands. Its gold-barrelled curling irons are a fixture of professional styling and are sold in a wide range of barrel diameters.

Ownership timeline of Hot Tools

Owners of Hot Tools from 1980 to 2026 Helen of Troy 1980–present Helen of Troy 19801990200020102020
  1. 1980 – present Helen of Troy [1] verified

Where Hot Tools sits in Helen of Troy

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Where Hot Tools sits in Helen of Troy Tree of 5 brands under Helen of Troy. Helen of Troy Hot Tools Hydro Flask Osprey OXO (kitchenware) PUR

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Hot Tools?

The parent company of Hot Tools is Helen of Troy, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Hot Tools American?

Yes. Hot Tools originated in the United States in 1980 and its owner, Helen of Troy, is also headquartered in the United States.

Is Hot Tools still owned by Helen of Troy?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Hot Tools is still owned by Helen of Troy. 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] Helen of Troy Limited Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-04-23 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 23 April 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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