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9 Black Inventors Who Made Hair History

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9 Black Inventors Who Made Hair History

These history-makers hold patents for hair tools we still use today.
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Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919)

Born Sarah Breedlove, Madam C.J. Walker is the most well-known Black woman to hold a patent. The hair and beauty pioneer founded Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company where she created hair care products to help her hair grow and launched a national beauty empire with more than 200 schools.

While she did not invent the products herself, her Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company held several patents for inventors who worked with her.

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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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