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7 Modern-Day Black Inventors Who Are Making Hair History

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7 Modern-Day Black Inventors Who Are Making Hair History

Get to know these innovators who are changing the beauty landscape.

Judge Shequitta Kelly
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Shequitta Kelly 

Meet Judge Shequitta Kelly, a Dallas County Criminal Court judge. By day, she advocates for youth and by night, she is making history as a beauty entrepreneur and mastermind of The Hair Shield. She created the first protype in 2019 of her innovative satin-lined case designed to store and protect weaves and wigs. 

The Hair Shield
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Today, the patent-pending invention is not just a chic addition to your beauty wardrobe — it also helps beauty consumers save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on their extensions (and minimize hair clutter).

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Stephenetta Harmon is a Black beauty editor, curator, and digital media and communications expert who builds platforms to celebrate the power, impact, and business of Black beauty. Prior to founding Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide, she served as editor-in-chief for the MN Spokesman-Recorder and digital media director for Hype Hair. Find her at stephenetta.com.

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