Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			$ 1,330
Amortization of intangible assets	122	128	373	399
Goodwill	54,833		54,833		57,562
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Impairment Losses			246
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Impairment Losses, Net of Tax			173
Koleston Perfect Trade Name [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	308		308
Wella Trade Name [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	605		605
Appliances Reporting Units [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			899
Goodwill	614		614
Salon Professional Reporting Unit [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			431
Goodwill	$ 422		$ 422