ghd - About the company
ghd is an acquired company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 2001. It operates as a Manufacturer of high-end hair styling tools and products. , with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 23 active competitors, including 2 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Dyson, Tangle Teezer and Cloud Nine.
Company Details
Manufacturer of high-end hair styling tools and products. The company designs and produces a variety of hair straighteners, hair dryers, curling irons, and hot brushes, along with associated styling products. Products are marketed directly to consumers through an online store and also distributed internationally through authorized retailers. The company emphasizes technological innovation in its tools, focusing on features such as even heat distribution and damage reduction. A range of accessories complements the styling tools.
- Website
- www.ghdhair.com/
- Social
- Registered Address
- Bridgewater Place, Water Lane, Leeds
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2001
Location
London, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Oct 17, 2016
Investors
Ranked
3rd among 23 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£199M as on Jun 30, 2024
Employee Count
1,767 as on Apr 30, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by KKR (Jun 02, 2020)
Legal entities associated with ghd
ghd is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEXT GENERATION HEALTH LIMITED CIN: 5336121 , United Kingdom, Active | Jan 17, 2005 | $25.3M (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - | |
Jemella Limited CIN: 04115691 , United Kingdom, Active | Nov 27, 2000 | $251M (As on Jun 30, 2024) | 323 (As on Jan 31, 2022) |
ghd's acquisition details
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ghd's funding and investors
ghd is a funded company. ghd has 4 institutional investors.
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ghd has 1,767 employees as of Apr 26. Here is ghd's employee count trend over the years:
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ghd's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of ghd include Dyson, Tangle Teezer and Cloud Nine. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of ghd, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Dyson 1993, Malmesbury (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Designer and manufacturer of small appliances for home & personal care | - | 64/100 | |
2nd | Tangle Teezer 2007, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Designer and manufacturer of hairbrushes and detangling tools | - | - | 50/100 |
3rd | ghd 2001, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Manufacturer of high-end hair styling tools and products | - | 48/100 | |
4th | Cloud Nine 2009, Harrogate (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Manufacturer of hair care accessories | - | 39/100 | |
5th | REHAB 2021, London (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Online beauty brand offering hair care products and accessories | - | - | 38/100 |
6th | Amory London 2021, Borehamwood (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Platform offering hair styling tools and hair care products | - | - | 35/100 |
7th | Kent Brushes 1777, Hemel Hempstead (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Manufacturer of hair care products | - | - | 33/100 |
8th |  Tangleteezers.com 2012, London (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Internet first brand offering hair care appliances | - | - | 28/100 |
9th |  DAFNI 2014, London (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Brand of hair care accessories | - | - | 28/100 |
10th |  SILKE London 2015, London (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Brand of hair care accessories | - | - | 27/100 |
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ghd's Investments and acquisitions
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Reports related to ghd
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News related to ghd
Filter this listMedia has covered ghd for a total of 4 events in the last 1 year, 2 of them have been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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Ghd CEO Temmerman: 'We will double our investment over the next three years'Fashion Network•Sep 16, 2025•ghd
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AECOM to accelerate Australia’s energy transition as technical advisor to VicGridWebwire•Jun 23, 2025•AECOM, ghd
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GHD Wins FEED Deal for Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm Supply ChainOffshore WIND•Apr 04, 2025•ghd, Ocean Winds
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Global hair care products brand takes space at flagship city developmentTheBusinessDesk.com•Jun 14, 2023•ghd
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KKR snaps up Coty's Wella as pandemic dulls beauty salesReuters•May 11, 2020•Coty, KKR, Wella, OPI and 2 others
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Unilever, Henkel and buyout funds eye bids for Coty's $7 billion beauty brandsReuters•Nov 21, 2019•Unilever, Henkel, Advent International, Cinven and 12 others
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