Who owns Sally Hansen?
Sally Hansen is owned by Coty (the United States, NYSE: COTY), which has owned the brand since 2008.[1] Sally Hansen was founded in 1957 in the United States and was independent until 2008.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Coty Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1957–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1957
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Cosmetics & fragrance › Nail care
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: COTY
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Sally Hansen
Sally Hansen is the largest nail care brand in the United States, founded in 1957 and known for treatments such as Hard as Nails as much as for colour. Coty has owned it since acquiring Del Laboratories in 2008. Selling treatments alongside polish gives the brand a repeat purchase that colour alone would not.
Ownership timeline of Sally Hansen
Where Sally Hansen sits in Coty
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Sally Hansen?
The parent company of Sally Hansen is Coty, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Sally Hansen American?
Yes. Sally Hansen originated in the United States in 1957 and its owner, Coty, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Coty owned Sally Hansen?
Coty has owned Sally Hansen since 2008.
Who owned Sally Hansen before Coty?
Sally Hansen was an independent company from its founding in 1957 until Coty acquired it in 2008.
Is Sally Hansen still owned by Coty?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Sally Hansen is still owned by Coty. 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] Coty Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-08-20 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 20 August 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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