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Alpecin: German engineering for your hair

We are the experts in caffeine-based hair care - made for men

Alpecin stands for measurable performance. Our unique caffeine-based formulas are developed to reach the hair follicle within 2 minutes during washing. Once absorbed, the Caffeine remains detectable for up to 24 hours, where it supports hair root activity and strengthens the hair.

Targeted stimulation where it matters most - so effective, it almost feels like it shouldn’t be allowed.

The Alpecin Story

Take a peek behind the scenes at Alpecin and learn more about the success story made in Germany. For a year, OMR got exclusive insights into the company behind the shampoo. Discover how a chance discovery in the lab, the courage to make radical decisions, ambitious goals, and unconventional marketing paved the way for Alpecin to become the leading – and often copied – manufacturer of caffeine-based products.

Our history

Alpecin was developed by the Dr. Wolff Group – a fourth-generation, family-owned company from Bielefeld, Germany with over a century of expertise in scalp and hair research.

In 2004, Dr. Wolff introduced the world’s first Caffeine shampoo, setting a new standard in men's hair care. Today, Alpecin is trusted by millions of men in more than 60 countries.

A historical photograph of the Dr. Wolff Chemical Factory from its founding year in 1905, symbolising the claim "German Engineering for your hair"

Innovation in every bottle

With a dedicated team of scientists conducting cutting-edge research every day, Alpecin ensures that each product meets the highest scientific standards – from initial formulation to final production. This commitment to excellence guarantees that only top-tier products make it onto the shelves.

Several bottles of Alpecin C1 Caffeine Shampoo are being transported along a conveyor belt in a factory owned by Dr Wolff