Who owns Schwarzkopf?
Schwarzkopf is owned by Henkel (Germany, XETRA: HEN3).[1]
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
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Düsseldorf
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Berlin
- Founded
- 1898
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Hair care › Hair colour & styling
- Parent ticker
- XETRA: HEN3
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Schwarzkopf
Schwarzkopf began as a Berlin chemist's shop in 1898 and produced the first powder shampoo in 1903, then the first liquid one in 1927. Its black silhouette logo dates to the founder's name, which means black head. Henkel acquired the company in 1995 and it anchors its beauty care division.
Ownership timeline of Schwarzkopf
Where Schwarzkopf sits in Henkel
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Schwarzkopf?
The parent company of Schwarzkopf is Henkel, a publicly listed company headquartered in Germany.
Is Schwarzkopf German?
Yes. Schwarzkopf originated in Germany in 1898 and its owner, Henkel, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is Schwarzkopf still owned by Henkel?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Schwarzkopf is still owned by Henkel. 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] Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Annual Report 2025 — Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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