<div id="readability-page-1"><div> <p>--Germany's Henkel has made a takeover bid for troubled U.S. hair-care company Olaplex, Bloomberg reports, citing unnamed sources.</p> <p>   --The consumer-goods group's approach for Olaplex might not result in a deal, but a transaction equally could be sealed within weeks, Bloomberg reports. </p> <p>   --Henkel declined to comment, while Olaplex didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, the report says. </p> <pre></pre> <p>   Full story: https://rb.gy/28qsdo </p> <pre></pre> <p>   Write to Joshua Kirby at joshua.kirby@wsj.com; @joshualeokirby </p> <pre></pre> <p>   (END) Dow Jones Newswires</p> <p>   January 09, 2026 02:26 ET (07:26 GMT)</p><p>Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones &amp; Company, Inc.</p></div></div>

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<p>Germany's Henkel has made a takeover bid for U.S. hair-care company Olaplex, according to Bloomberg. While the outcome of the bid is uncertain, a deal could potentially be finalized within weeks. Henkel has not commented on the matter, and Olaplex has not responded to requests for comment.</p>

Henkel Moves for Shampoo Maker Olaplex, Bloomberg Says, Citing Sources