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.
1903
1st Hair Washing Powder
His first development, water soluble powder shampoo gains quick popularity.
1908
1st Dry Shampoo
1927
1st Hair Research Institute
From 1927, dedicated research at Schwarzkopf Institute of Hair Hygiene
1933
1st Alkali Free Liquid Shampoo
Onalkali, the world’s first alkalifree shampoo. Onalkali is now considered the prototype for all modern shampoos.
1947
1st Home Hair Color Product
1960
Launch of Igora Royal
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.
