Marjorie Joyner

Make-up artist and businesswoman

Marjorie Joyner - Make-up artist and businesswoman
Born

October 24th, 1896
129 years ago

Died

1994
31 years ago — 98 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent make-up artist and entrepreneur, contributed significantly to the beauty industry. Developed and patented a permanent waving machine, revolutionizing hair styling in the 1920s. Established a successful beauty school, providing training for aspiring beauticians. Advocated for the inclusion of African Americans in the cosmetics field, promoting diversity in beauty standards.

Patented the permanent waving machine

Established a beauty school for training

Advocated for African American representation in beauty

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