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Feb 8, 2018 Düsseldorf / Germany
120 years ago, the chemist Hans Schwarzkopf laid the foundation for a brand that stands for quality, reliability, competency and innovation. Empowering people to present the best version of themselves, Schwarzkopf has promoted individuality and confidence for 120 years through pioneering in hair and hair cosmetics. Schwarzkopf’s mission is to support new and diverse expressions of beauty and self with style as a reflection – of moods, moments and celebrations – rather than rigid rules.
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120 years have passed since chemist Hans Schwarzkopf ran a small drugstore in Berlin, laying the foundations for one of the most famous hair cosmetics brands in the world. Today, Schwarzkopf – one of Henkel's strongest umbrella brands – includes products from coloration, hair care and styling, and thanks to its growth, is one of the world's leading market players. Besides its retail brands, its portfolioalso includes professional hairdressing brands (Schwarzkopf Professional). Always on the cutting edge, Schwarzkopf has never stopped revolutionizing the market with its innovations and technological breakthroughs.