The History of Black Hair Care Part 2 Of 10

Annie Malone and Madam CJ Walker

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.

Annie Malone founded Poro College, a beauty college and product manufacturing company. Madam CJ Walker, who had previously worked for Malone, eventually started her own business and developed her own line of hair care products. Both women played significant roles in promoting and selling hair products to the African-American consumer market.

While it is true that Annie Malone had the concept and idea for hair products, Madam CJ Walker’s entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen contributed to her success in selling these products to the African-American consumer market. Their contributions laid the foundation for the growth of the African-American beauty industry and served as inspiration for future generations of African-American entrepreneurs.