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DISCOVER
OUR VALUES
Over 135 years, Wella has been guided by care values that inform who the brand is today and how it will evolve in the future.
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PROGRESS
Advancing the craft of hair
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MASTERY
Mastering the look, process and experience
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GENEROSITY
Sharing products, education and expertise
AT WELLA
WE BELIEVE
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CHANGE IS THE FUEL OF LIFE
Change means you're moving forward, not falling behind. Change is always a good thing - always inspiring what's next.
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GENEROSITY MAKES WAVES THAT CHANGE THE WORLD
Knowledge is the power, but only if it's shared.
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HAIR IS THE BEST WAY TO EXPRESS YOUR INDIVIDUALITY
Life is about learning and growth not perfection. The best way to learn is to do; the best way to grow is to try.
OUR HISTORY
WELLA HERITAGE
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HISTORY OF EXPLORATION AND INSPIRATION
1880Before he changed the world of hairdressing forever, Franz Stroher traveled through France, Holland, Germany and Switzerland as an apprentice hairstylist. While on his journey, he recognized the strong connection between "de rigueur" hair and fashion trends.
By emphasizing the importance of understanding and innovating for the fashions of the day, and the woman who weras them, Stroher lay the enduring foundation for Wela's philosophy.
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WELLA PATENT
1924In 1924, Wella patent is filed.
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PERMANENT HAIR WAVES
1927Wella develops products for permanent hair waves.
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KOLESTON'S DEBUT
1950Koleston debuts in Salons as the first cream colorant.
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WELLAFLEX LONG-LASTING HOLD STYLING PRODUCTS
1955Since 1995, consumers around the world trust Wellaflex long-lasting hold styling products.
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PASSIONATE RED
1967Passionate red: colour synonymous with Wella.
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RETAIL EXPANSION
1972Wella's universal appeal demand expansion into retail.
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KOLESTON SPECIAL BLONDE SERIES
1981Koleston special blonde series gently colours and cares during lightening.
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WELLA PROFESSIONALS TRENDVISION
2000Hair creativity is heighted with Wella professionals TRENDVISION.
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135th ANNIVERSARY
2015In 2015, Wella Celebrates its 135th anniversary. 135 years of hair passion.
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YOUR STYLE YOUR WAY
2015In 2017, Shockwaves marks the mind with the new campaign "Your style Your way".
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WELLAFLEX SOLUTIONS
2017Whatever your look, there is a Wellaflex solution for you.
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ROOT TOUCH UP 3
2018In 2018, Wella releases its first instant roots solution with Koleston Root Touch Up 3. For a radiant colour that shines from root to tip.
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NEW KOLESTON POWER
2019In 2019 Wella unveils the power of the NEW Koleston, and its most intense and luminous color for you at home. It's your color. Your power.