Our Story
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125 years
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Chemist Hans Schwarzkopf lays the cornerstone for one of the most important hair cosmetics companies in the world with his drugstore "Farben-, Drogenund Parfümeriehandlung" in Berlin.
His first development, water soluble powder shampoo gains quick popularity.
From 1927, dedicated research at Schwarzkopf Institute of Hair Hygiene
Onaltherma is introduced: Schwarzkopf revolutionizes the German market and allows women to achieve a permanent wave without needing to heat hair to 100 degrees.
Further, Schwarzkopf launches the first home hair color - Poly Color.
Igora Royal, Schwarzkopf Professional’s top coloration, is launched to the market. It grows to become one of the world’s most important brands in the hairdresser industry.
Opening of the Schwarzkopf Academy, an international seminar and training center, in Hamburg.
Launch of Schwarzkopf Color Ultimate: a foam colorant with the so-called “2-chamber-system” (color component and ‘developer’ component have no longer to be mixed) enriches the Schwarzkopf product line.
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