Who owns Matrix?
Matrix is owned by L'Oréal (France, EPA: OR), which has owned the brand since 2000.[1] 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.
Key facts
- Current owner
- L'Oréal S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1980–2000)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Clichy
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1980
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Hair care › Hair colour & styling
- Parent ticker
- EPA: OR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Matrix
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.
Ownership timeline of Matrix
Where Matrix sits in L'Oréal
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Matrix?
The parent company of Matrix is L'Oréal, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Matrix American or French?
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.
Since when has L'Oréal owned Matrix?
L'Oréal has owned Matrix since 2000.
Who owned Matrix before L'Oréal?
Matrix was an independent company from its founding in 1980 until L'Oréal acquired it in 2000.
Is Matrix still owned by L'Oréal?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Matrix is still owned by L'Oréal. 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] L'Oréal Universal Registration Document 2025 — L'Oréal S.A., Annual report, published 1 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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