Marjorie Joyner
Make-up artist and businesswoman
Born
Died
1994
32 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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