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Goldwell is a prestige professional hair care brand with a history rooted in salon-exclusive innovation. Founded in 1948 by Hans Erich Dotter in Darmstadt, Germany, the company originally operated as Goldwell Fabrikate. It gained international acclaim for pioneering products like 'Goldwell Ideal,' the first room-temperature permanent wave, and 'Sprühgold,' a legendary hairspray. The brand has maintained a strong focus on high-performance styling, coloring, and treatment systems designed specifically for professional stylists.
In 1989, Goldwell entered into a partnership with the Japanese consumer goods giant Kao Corporation. Kao acquired a majority stake that year and completed a 100% takeover by 1994. Under Kao's ownership, Goldwell was integrated into the Kao Salon Division alongside other premium brands like KMS and Oribe. Today, while the brand is owned by a Japanese conglomerate, it remains deeply tied to its German heritage, with major research, development, and manufacturing facilities still located in Germany to serve the global professional market.
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