Hair - more than just a matter of the head

Hair has a great influence on our well-being. Whether it's the right hairstyle, a cool beard or stunning eyelashes: hair decorates and makes us look good. Until today, hair also helps to protect our skin and our body.

Hair care is part of the daily ritual. Washing, setting, blow-drying - the perfect hair is ready. Or maybe not? Hair, its structure, the right care: Browse and discover more hairy matters.

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The myth about “dry hair”

It would be a quite logical and plausible conclusion: if your hair is dry – maybe it feels like straw – then the issue must be a lack of water. But is it actually true? We dug deep into this topic with our colleague Dr. Hans-Martin Haake, Head of Application Technology Personal Care at BASF. It turns out that things aren't always as they seem.

Hair Care & Co.

Hair Care is multifaceted

Shampoo, conditioner, wax, gel and more. There are plenty of different options when it comes to hair care and styling. There are just as many suggested routines, do's and don'ts too. Hair care should therefore not only be a “tedious” morning routine, but should also have an important place in your daily self-care rituals. Here is our brief overview of the simple basics of hair care.

Hair Care & Co.

C.J. Walker - Black is beautiful

“Don't dream your life, live your dream.” Sarah Breedlove, born in 1867 on a plantation in Louisiana, left an orphan at age 7, must have planned her life according to this motto, or something similar. Very few people know her name, although many are familiar with the name she later went by: Madam C. J. Walker (madam without an "e")—an icon of hair care from the USA.