WHO IS GOLDWELL

GOLDWELL is a very successful brand in the field of professional hair color, hair care and styling products, which has been around for 76 years since it was founded in 1948 by Hans Erich Dotter.

In 1989, GOLDWELL became a part of the KAO SALON DIVISION and has been one of the master brands in a large portfolio of additional salon brands. Other Master brands belonging to the KAO SALON DIVISION are KERASILK, KMS, ORIBE and the luxury hairdressing tools range, VARIS.

KAO is a leading group of companies, producing and trading both consumer and professional hygiene, health and beauty products. It has a worldwide workforce of 35,400 employees, operates in more than 100 countries and generates – through a sustainable production process – a turnover of 9.5 billion euros per year.

For 17 years (since 2007), the KAO Group is voted every year as one of the most ethical organizations in the world. As of 2022, it belongs to the elite 5% of organizations around the world that consistently adhere to sustainable production and development tactics, with a score of 79/100.

GOLDWELL products are produced at KAO factories in the UK, Germany, Japan and the USA with production exceeding 136 million products per year, distributed to more than 45 countries around the world.

GOLDWELL is a company dedicated to hair perfection by constantly creating innovative formulations in its products that are climate neutral, as they are produced under strict energy and water saving standards and are not tested on animals.