Who owns ghd?
ghd is owned by KKR (the United States, NYSE: KKR) through its subsidiary Wella Company, which has owned the brand since 1 December 2020.[1]
KKR owns 60% of Wella Company rather than all of it.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- KKR & Co. Inc. via Wella Company reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2001
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Hair care › Hair colour & styling
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: KKR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About ghd
ghd makes ceramic hair straighteners and was founded in Yorkshire in 2001, taking its name from good hair day. It was among the first companies to sell professional styling irons to consumers at professional prices, and it is now part of Wella Company.
Ownership timeline of ghd
Where ghd sits in KKR
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of ghd?
The parent company of ghd is KKR, a private-equity firm headquartered in the United States. ghd sits under KKR's subsidiary Wella Company.
Is ghd British or American?
ghd originated in the United Kingdom in 2001, but it is owned today by KKR, which is headquartered in the United States. So ghd is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Wella Company owned ghd?
Wella Company has owned ghd since 1 December 2020. KKR has held Wella Company since 1 December 2020.
Is ghd still owned by KKR?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, ghd is still owned by KKR. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Coty Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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