Wella

Wella
Company typePrivate
IndustryBeauty
Founded1880 (1880)
FoundersFranz Ströher
HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsHair care, Hair color, styling tools, nail products
BrandsWella Professionals, ghd, OPI, Nioxin, Sebastian Professional, Clairol, and Briogeo
Owner
  • KKR (74.1%)
  • Coty (22.3%)
  • IGF Wealth Management (3.6%)
Websitewww.wellacompany.com www.wellastore.com

Wella is a multinational hair care and cosmetics company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It develops, manufactures, and distributes professional and consumer hair and nail products, including coloring, styling, and hair care lines. Founded in 1880 in Germany by Franz Ströher, the company has undergone multiple ownership transitions. Since 2020, it has operated as an independent entity, majority-owned by private equity firm KKR following its separation from Coty Inc.

As of 2025, Wella operates in over 150 countries and manages a portfolio of brands that includes Wella Professionals, ghd, OPI, Nioxin, Sebastian Professional, Clairol, and Briogeo.

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