Franz Ströher (21 February 1854 in Oberwiesenthal[1] – 1936 in Germany) was a German hairdresser and businessman.
[2] The company Wella originally made tulles, the base used for making wigs.
In 1890, Franz Ströher invented the Tullemoid Waterproof, a technique that allowed the scalp to breathe.
In 1924, the Ströhers registered the name Wella at the German patent office.
As wigs and hairpieces fell out of fashion, the company turned to permanent wave products.