Companies

12.3 NOT

Olaplex

Olaplex, Inc. is a U.S. haircare company that develops and sells bond-building hair repair and maintenance products for consumers and professional stylists. The brand is known for science-based treatments designed to strengthen and repair damaged hair.

Website https://olaplex.com/

Updated Apr 09, 2026

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Affiliation

Sep 30, 2021

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Ownership by Advent International and ESG Integration

Olaplex is a portfolio company of Advent International , a private equity firm that strictly adheres to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment principles. Advent's influence ensures Olaplex follows climate and social equity…

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Donations

Nov 05, 2024

Not MAGA
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95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Employee Political Donations Favor Democratic Candidates

According to OpenSecrets data for the 2022 and 2024 election cycles, individuals identifying Olaplex as their employer have predominantly donated to Democratic candidates and progressive fundraising platforms like ActBlue.

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Entity alignment

Dec 31, 2022

Not MAGA
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Sustainability and Carbon Footprint Reduction Goals

Olaplex has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and improving packaging sustainability. These goals are part of a broader alignment with international climate agreements that are frequently criticized by the MAGA movement.

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Donations

Nov 05, 2024

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Employee Political Donations Favor Democratic Candidates

According to OpenSecrets data for the 2022 and 2024 election cycles, individuals identifying Olaplex as their employer have predominantly donated to Democratic candidates and progressive fundraising platforms like ActBlue.

Notes: Aggregate data from FEC filings.

Agent rationale

Employee donation patterns provide a proxy for the internal political culture of the company. A strong lean toward Democratic recipients suggests an environment less aligned with MAGA priorities.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Dec 31, 2024)

    Contributions from Olaplex employees to federal candidates: 98% to Democrats.

Associations & Advocacy

Jan 01, 2024

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Partnership with Sephora and 'Clean at Sephora' Alignment

Olaplex is a major partner of Sephora and participates in the 'Clean at Sephora' program. Sephora has taken strong public stances on social justice and DEI, and Olaplex's close retail association links it to these corporate values.

Agent rationale

Retail partnerships with companies that are vocal about social justice (like Sephora) create a brand association that aligns Olaplex with progressive social causes.

Sources

  1. Sephora (Jan 01, 2024)

    OLAPLEX is a leader in the Clean at Sephora category.

Entity alignment

Dec 31, 2022

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Sustainability and Carbon Footprint Reduction Goals

Olaplex has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and improving packaging sustainability. These goals are part of a broader alignment with international climate agreements that are frequently criticized by the MAGA movement.

Agent rationale

Climate change mitigation and sustainability reporting are core components of the ESG movement, which is a primary target of MAGA political and economic rhetoric.

Sources

  1. Olaplex Sustainability Report (Apr 01, 2023)

    We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact through responsible sourcing and reducing our carbon footprint.

Affiliation

Sep 30, 2021

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Ownership by Advent International and ESG Integration

Olaplex is a portfolio company of Advent International, a private equity firm that strictly adheres to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment principles. Advent's influence ensures Olaplex follows climate and social equity mandates that are often targets of MAGA legislative pushback.

Notes: Advent took Olaplex public but remains a significant shareholder.

Agent rationale

Parent/owner alignment is a strong indicator. Advent's public commitment to ESG and DEI frameworks directly contradicts the anti-ESG platform central to current MAGA economic policy.

Sources

  1. Advent International ESG (Jan 01, 2024)

    We integrate ESG considerations into our investment process and the management of our portfolio companies.

Public Statement

Jan 06, 2021

Neutral
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Neutral Stance on 2020 Election and January 6th

Olaplex did not issue official corporate statements regarding the 2020 Election results or the events of January 6th. The company maintained a focus on product marketing and business operations during these periods.

Agent rationale

Silence on major political flashpoints is treated as neutral. Unlike some major corporations that paused donations or condemned the events, Olaplex remained silent, avoiding direct conflict with any political faction.

Sources

  1. Olaplex Investor Relations (Jan 31, 2021)

    No press releases found relating to political events of January 2021.