Efalock Professional

What Efalock Professional does

Efalock Professional, legally EFALOCK Professional Tools GmbH, is a privately held German company based in Würzburg that manufactures and distributes professional hairdressing equipment, tools and accessories. Founded in 1935, it serves professional hairdressers, barbers, hairdressing schools and training centers, as well as registered merchants and wholesalers across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and broader Europe. Its portfolio spans electrical styling devices, ARISTO professional scissors, brushes and combs, salon essentials, consumables, salon equipment, work carts, service stations, workwear, cases, razors and training materials.

The company's higher-spec products are physical professional appliances and accessory systems rather than software. Its SYNFONIA and FANTASYA high-speed dryers use 110,000 RPM digital brushless motors, ion technology, variable temperature and airflow settings, digital displays and magnetic attachments; FANTASYA adds Dual-Air hot-cold circulation and magnetic AIRCURL attachments. The ARISTO scissors line includes Diamond D3, D5, D7 and D9 quality tiers with a sharpening service, while other product-level differentiation includes indanthren-dyed, OEKO-TEX-certified towels and replacement parts or accessories for supported device lines.

EFALOCK's business model is B2B sale of professional tools, durable salon equipment, accessories and consumables. It sells primarily through registered merchants and wholesalers, supported by a registered-account B2B e-commerce platform, catalog ordering by email, fax or phone, and merchant approval for access to pricing and ordering. Public pricing is not disclosed, and the available data indicates one-time product sales with payment terms such as 14 days net rather than recurring software or subscription revenue.

Name

Efalock Professional

Legal name

EFALOCK Professional Tools GmbH

Website

https://efalock.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Efalock Professional is a Würzburg-based private supplier of professional hairdressing tools, electrical styling devices, salon equipment and consumables, sold mainly through registered merchants and wholesalers to hairdressers, barbers and training centers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Hairdressing Tools & Salon Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Salon Hair Tools & Electricals (Dryers, Irons, Clippers) (CRABALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hair & Scalp Devices/Tools (Dryers, Straighteners, Brushes) (CRABABAG), Hair Accessories (Clips, Bands, Headbands) (CRABAKAH)

Keywords

• Professional hairdressing tools
• Salon equipment supplies
• High-speed hair dryers
• Premium hairdressing scissors
• Salon consumables and accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Tools Distribution: EFALOCK generates revenue through B2B distribution of professional hairdressing tools and salon equipment to registered merchants, wholesalers, and directly to professional hairdressers. Products include scissors, hair dryers, styling tools, salon furniture, and consumables. Orders can be placed via online shop, catalog (email/fax/phone), with payment terms of 14 days net.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EFALOCK Professional manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of professional hairdressing tools and salon equipment — including professional scissors (ARISTO line), high-speed digital hair dryers (SYNFONIA, FANTASYA, SONOVA), styling irons, brushes, combs, salon furniture, work carts, consumables, and training materials. The company sells primarily through a registered merchant and wholesaler network and a B2B e-commerce platform serving hair salons, barbers, and hairdressing schools across Europe, with sales support via a customer service team in Würzburg, Germany.

Product overview

Efalock Professional is a German-based B2B distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional hairdressing tools and salon equipment to wholesale dealers and hair salons across Europe. The product portfolio includes: (1) Electrical Devices with flagship SYNFONIA and FANTASYA high-speed hairdryers featuring digital brushless motors, ion technology, and magnetic accessories (diffusers, styling nozzles, cleaning brushes); (2) ARISTO SCHEREN premium scissors with Diamond D3, D5, D7, D9 models plus sharpening services; (3) Salon Essentials including color accessories, towels, brushes, clips, cleaning products; (4) Salon Equipment such as work carts, service stations, rolling stools, washbasins; (5) Storage and Transport including cases, tool bags, scissor holders; (6) Training Materials for professional education; and (7) Consumables. The company operates primarily as a distributor/wholesaler serving hair salon trade partners throughout Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARISTO: Premium professional scissors brand
• SYNFONIA
• FANTASYA
• SONOVA
• PICCOLO

Products and services

• SYNFONIA High-Speed Hair Dryer Professional high-speed digital hairdryer for salons with a 110,000 RPM brushless motor, ion technology, automatic self-cleaning, magnetic styling attachments, and ultra-light 350g ergonomics; targeted at professional hairdressers and barbers via EFALOCK's B2B channels.
• FANTASYA PINK PULSE High-Speed Hair Dryer (Limited Edition with ASEROCKSTAR) Limited-edition professional high-speed hairdryer co-designed with ASEROCKSTAR, featuring Dual-Air heat-protection mode and magnetic AIRCURL attachments; targeted at style-driven salons and brand-loyal professional hairdressers.
• ARISTO Diamond-Line Professional Scissors Premium professional scissors range sold under the ARISTO sub-brand, available in four Diamond quality grades (D3, D5, D7, D9), with accompanying scissor sets, sharpening service, and replacement parts; targeted at experienced professional hairdressers who prioritise cutting precision and long-term durability.
• Professional Electrical Devices Range (Clippers, Trimmers, Flat Irons, Curling Wands, Warm-Air Brushes, Smoothing Brushes) Full B2B catalog of salon electrical devices — clippers, foil shavers, mini trimmers, warm-air brushes, smoothing brushes, flat irons, curling wands, drying hoods, infrared lamps, and replacement parts — for professional hair salons and barbershops across Europe.
• Brushes & Combs (incl. Wetbrush) Professional brushes, combs, and Wetbrush detangling brushes for daily salon services, sold through EFALOCK's B2B merchant and salon channels.
• Salon Essentials (Colour Accessories, Towels, Clips, Hygiene, Organisation) Wide range of day-to-day salon essentials including colour accessories, timers, neck brushes, spray bottles, indanthren-dyed towels, hair accessories, clips, perm/curl supplies, caps and hairnets, cleaning and hygiene items, and workspace organisation products, sold B2B to professional salons and barbershops.
• Salon Furniture & Equipment (Hand Mirrors, Rolling Stools, Mobile Washbasins) Salon interior equipment including hand mirrors with attachments, rolling stools with accessories, mobile washbasins with accessories, and related fitting accessories, sold B2B to hair salons and barbershops.
• Work Carts & Service Stations Mobile work carts, service stations, replacement parts and accessories used to organise and dispense tools at the salon chair, sold B2B to hair salons.
• Aprons & Cover-Ups (Schürzen & Umhänge) Cutting collars, cover-ups, colour aprons, and children's cover-ups for use by professional hairdressers in salons, sold B2B through the EFALOCK merchant network.
• Cases & Tool Bags (Koffer & Werkzeugtaschen) Hard cases, tool bags, scissor bags and holsters, and scissor holders for storing and transporting professional hairdressing tools, sold B2B to salons and mobile hairdressers.
• Salon Consumables (Gloves, Aluminium Foil, Highlight Foil) Disposable consumables for professional hairdressers, including gloves, aluminium foil with dispensers, and highlight foils, sold B2B to salons performing colouring and highlighting services.
• Razors & Thinning Razors (Rasier- & Effiliermesser) Professional razors and thinning razors for precision cutting and texturising, sold B2B to hair salons and barbershops.
• Hairdressing Training Materials (Practice Heads & Stands) Training heads, practice head stands, and classic training materials for use in hairdressing schools, apprenticeship programs, and vocational training centres; sold B2B via EFALOCK's trade network.
• SYNFONIA / FANTASYA Magnetic Diffuser Attachment Magnetic diffuser attachment compatible with EFALOCK SYNFONIA and FANTASYA high-speed hairdryers, sold B2B as an add-on accessory for professional salons.
• SYNFONIA / FANTASYA Cleaning Brush Cleaning brush designed for EFALOCK SYNFONIA and FANTASYA high-speed hairdryers to support the automatic self-cleaning function, sold B2B as a maintenance accessory.
• PICCOLO® Hairdryer Holder Made-in-Germany PICCOLO® hairdryer holder compatible with all standard and high-speed dryers (including SONOVA, SYNFONIA, LUMYNA, FANTASYA), sold B2B to professional salons as a workspace accessory.

Quantifiable outcome

• SYNFONIA hair dryer dries hair in record time with 110,000 RPM motor
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Andreas Sebastian Ehrle (ASEROCKSTAR)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAndreas Sebastian Ehrle, known as ASEROCKSTAR, is a master hairdresser and creative mind in the hairdressing scene. He collaborated with EFALOCK to design the limited edition FANTASYA PINK PULSE hair dryer, combining pink design with High Speed Power and magnetic AIRCURL attachments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wahl Professional: US-headquartered global manufacturer of professional hair clippers, trimmers, and dryers. Overlaps directly with Efalock's ELEKTROGERÄTE category (Haarschneidemaschinen, Folienrasierer, Mini-Trimmer) and serves the same professional hairdresser/barber segment.
• Olivia Garden: Belgian/US manufacturer of professional brushes, combs, and haircare tools. Directly comparable to Efalock's BÜRSTEN & KÄMME product line, including the Wetbrush detangler SKUs Efalock also distributes.
• BaByliss Pro: Professional division of Conair/SEB producing hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, and clippers globally. Competes head-on with Efalock's SYNFONIA/FANTASYA/SONOVA electrical portfolio in both pro channels and salon retail.
• Cloud Nine: UK-based premium professional styling iron and haircare brand. Closely comparable to Efalock's SYNFONIA/FANTASYA positioning and pricing tier, with overlapping salon-pro channel footprint in Europe.
• Jaguar Solingen: German Solingen-based scissors and hairdressing tools manufacturer under the Jaguar brand. Directly comparable to Efalock's ARISTO diamond scissors line, serving professional hairdressers across Europe via B2B channels.
• Tondeo: German manufacturer of professional hairdressing scissors, razors, and styling tools (Denkrodt GmbH). Direct competitor in the German premium pro-tools market with overlapping ARISTO-category scissors, and the same B2B wholesaler/merchant distribution model to European salons.
• Hercules Sägemann: German Solingen-based maker of professional hairdressing scissors with a quality-tiered branded product line. Closest direct analogue to Efalock's ARISTO Diamond product architecture and its sharpening service business model.
• Moser (Eisenstein Group): German manufacturer of professional hair clippers, dryers, and grooming tools (Moser/Starmix brands). Directly competes with Efalock's electrical-device line and the German pro-tools distribution channel.

Broad incumbents

• GHD (Good Hair Day): UK-based premium brand of professional straighteners, dryers, and curlers owned by Coty. Competes with Efalock's Glätteisen/Lockenstab portfolio and wields substantial pro-salon and consumer marketing budgets well beyond Efalock's reach.
• Dyson (Beauty): Global premium hair dryer brand (Supersonic, Airwrap, Coanda) with direct-to-consumer go-to-market. Sets the price/performance benchmark for Efalock's premium electrical SKUs but is a broad incumbent, not a B2B pro-channel specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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