Haircare & Styling Product Intern – Summer 2026 - Urgently Hiring!

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

As a Haircare & Styling Product Intern for brands like Zotos, SexyHair, Got2B, or Schwarzkopf, you will :

Assist in lab batching and formulation of shampoos, conditioners, and styling products

• Conduct formula testing, stability studies, and performance evaluations
• Support claim substantiation and benchmark testing of competitive products
• Research ingredient innovations, market trends, and consumer insights
• Maintain accurate documentation, formula trackers, and project records
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Marketing, and Packaging

What makes you a good fit

A rising senior graduating in 2027 pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry

Basic lab experience (e.g., mixing, weighing, pH testing, viscosity measurements)

Strong attention to detail for accurate data recording and sample handling

Familiarity with beauty trends and a passion for hair care products

Proficiency in Excel or other data tracking tools

Strong communication and organizational skills for cross-functional collaboration

Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.

Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.

Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.

Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.

In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

This

internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.

Henkel’s

Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and

runs through mid-August.

Recruitment

for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early

March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.

If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.

If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary for this role is $22-$27 / hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.