Annie M. Turnbo Pope Malone’s contributions to the African American communities in the early 19th century had a major impact on black lives in the United States and in black communities around the world.
European beauty standards influenced the hairstyles and hair care practices of enslaved Africans in several ways. Firstly, these standards deemed natural African hair textures as undesirable or unprofessional.
In the early 20th century, Madam CJ Walker and Annie Malone were influential figures in the beauty industry. While Annie Malone was a successful entrepreneur and inventor of hair products, Madam CJ Walker is often credited with being the first self-made female millionaire in America through her hair care business.
The transatlantic slave trade had a significant impact on hairstyles and hair-care practices enslaved Africans. During this time, enslaved Africans were often forcefully separated from their families, culture, and traditions, including their hair care practices.