Marlies Möller: Germany's last star hairdresser before ruin!

Marlies Möller: Germany's last star hairdresser before ruin!

Schwerin, Deutschland - Marlies Möller, widely known as Germany's last great star hairdresser, is currently causing excitement after she has filed for bankruptcy. Known in Hamburg as "MM", Möller has built up a flourishing company empire for over 60 years, which includes four salons in Hamburg as well as others in Düsseldorf and Palma de Mallorca. Does she head to the end of a chapter?

The Hamburg District Court initiated an insolvency opening procedure for the "Marlies Möller Holding GmbH" on June 12, 2025, and the Hamburg law firm Reimer Rechtsanwälte was determined as insolvency administrator. Möller, who is considered a pioneer of dry cutting and took over the hairstyling for many celebrities, is supported in her crisis by her son Christian, who has been in management for almost 30 years. So far, however, the two have not been available for comment.

a highlight in the beauty industry

Möller opened her first salon in Rotherbaum, Hamburg, and quickly became a trendsetter in the beauty industry. In her career, she not only received her own hair care series several times, but also accompanied and beautified countless women in her career. But the past few years have been challenging for the hairdresser.

After the death of her husband Manfred, with whom she was married for 63 years, Möller had to overcome many private and business hurdles. Her salons were dependent on state aid during the Corona pandemic, and recently an annual loss of around 300,000 euros was reported.

challenges in the industry

The fate of Möller's company reflects a worrying trend. According to the Federal Statistical Office has increased the number of insolvency proceedings of hairdressing salons in Germany between 2008 and 2024. Many salons fight with financial bottlenecks and open demands of what the industry puts under pressure.

Möller's companies that employ more than 100 people, according to reports, had open claims at the end of 2021, but only around 430,000 euros in real estate and inventory. The situation is heading, and not only Möller, but also many others in the industry are facing massive uncertainties.

Although the price of a women's cut including advice and styling is up to 116 euros, this does not seem to have been enough to overcome the company's financial difficulties. However, Möller remains confident in her skills and is convinced that she can make women look younger. It remains to be seen how the situation for the iconic star hairdresser will develop.

How this development affects the turbulent fate of Möller and the entire hairdressing industry will be of interest in the coming weeks and months. The next chapter in the history of Marlies Möller is pending.

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