Black History: 5 Women Trail Blazers in the Hair Industry

When we first launched Peculiar Perfection last year (February 3rd, 2023) , we started educating on black hair during Black History Month.

So this year, we're going full on Black HAIR-Story Month. If you aren't on our email list, join now so you can get the full scoop 📧. If you're reading this after February, you can still join for some good wig deals & industry news! 

These are some noteworthy trail-blazing black women within the hair industry.

Annie Turnbo Malone

Ventured into entrepreneurship, creating a series of products marketed for enhancing scalp health and stimulating hair growth. This product line featured scalp revitalization and her famous "Hair Grower." Achieving initial triumph in Illinois, she relocated to Missouri in 1902, establishing the Poro College Company.

Malone walked so Madam C.J. Walker could run.

Lisa Price

Founder of Carol's Daughter, one of the first African American-owned product lines with a flagship store. She launched the brand from her kitchen as a side hustle while working in TV production. (P.S. We love Carol's Daughter!).

Joan Johnson

With her husband George Johnson, founded a black hair care company in Chicago that would is one of the nation’s largest black-owned businesses.Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen? Yeah, they did that. 

Christina M. Jenkins

Born in Louisiana, she pioneered the creation of the "Hair Weeve", securing a patent for her innovative technique. Because of her, we use a needle and thread to secure wigs and hairpieces (Thanks Christina!).

Marjorie Stewart Joyner

Invented the development of a permanent wave machine, Joyner emerged as a prominent figure in the beauty industry, serving as a beautician, salon proprietor, instructor, and executive for the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Co.

Happy Black Hair-Story Month! We hope you come back to read more!