Marjorie Joyner

Marjorie Joyner

(1896–1994) make-up artist United States

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Marjorie Joyner (1896–1994) was a United States make-up artist.

About Marjorie Joyner

Marjorie Joyner was an American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur, philanthropist, educator, and activist. Joyner is noted for being the first African-American woman to create and patent a permanent hair-wave machine. In addition to her career in hair care, Joyner was highly visible in the African-American community in Chicago, once serving as head of the Chicago Defender Charity network, helping organize the Bud Billiken Day Parade and fundraiser for various schools.

Awards:

National Inventors Hall of Fame

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