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title: "4 Shirley Polykoff Quotes - Famous Businessperson (Does she ... or doesn't she?)"
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# Shirley Polykoff

(1908–1998)   Businessperson

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Shirley Polykoff was a businessperson, best known for *Does she ... or doesn't she?*.

## Quick Facts About Shirley Polykoff

Born January 18, 1908

Died June 4, 1998

Profession Businessperson

Notable works Does she ... or doesn't she?

## About Shirley Polykoff

Shirley Polykoff was a pioneering woman in American advertising, rising from an entry-level copywriter to a senior executive. Her "Does She... Or Doesn't She?" branding slogan accompanied by "Hair Color So Natural Only Her Hairdresser Knows For Sure" tagline developed in 1956 for Clairol dramatically increased sales, changed cultural norms, and earned her a place in the Advertising Hall of Fame.

##  Quotes by Shirley Polykoff

> [If I have only one life . . . let me live it as a blonde.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shirley-polykoff/if-i-have-only-one-life-let-me-live-it-as-a-blonde/)

Shirley Polykoff

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c27/shirley-polykoff-68601_blonde_if-i-have-only-one-life-let-me-live-it-a_999782.jpg)

> [“Get the money before they screw you, darling.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shirley-polykoff/get-the-money-before-they-screw-you-darling/)

Shirley Polykoff

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25d/shirley-polykoff-68601_money_get-the-money-before-they-screw-you-darl_1836622.jpg)

> [Copy is a direct conversation with the consumer.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shirley-polykoff/copy-is-a-direct-conversation-with-the-consumer/)

Shirley Polykoff

[Communication](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/communication/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a10/shirley-polykoff-68601_communication_copy-is-a-direct-conversation-with-the-c_2033181.jpg)

> [I was always more interested in being a woman first and an advertising person second.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shirley-polykoff/i-was-always-more-interested-in-being-a-woman-first-and-an/)

Shirley Polykoff

[Advertising](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/advertising/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0e2/shirley-polykoff-68601_advertising_i-was-always-more-interested-in-being-a_2713183.jpg)

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