A trendsetter in the hair care field was Lyda Newman, inventor of an enhanced hair brush, the first made with synthetic bristles. Newman was granted a patent for her enhanced hair brush in 1898. These words were included with the patent, “The object of the invention is to provide a new and improved hair brush which is simple and durable in construction, very effective when in use, and arranged to permit of conveniently cleaning the brush whenever desired.”

Madam C. J. Walker, the first self-made woman millionaire in the United States, was one of six children. Adult hair loss propelled her to seek a way to restore her hair’s health. She developed a product that treated the scalp and promoted hair growth. The hair products became increasingly popular, being sold under the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company. Some of her products include: Vitamin E Super Grow, Temple Salve, Glossine Pressing Oil and hair and scalp prep!

Her experiments with theoretical physics are responsible for many telecommunications developments, including the touch-tone telephone, the portable fax, caller ID, call waiting and the fiber-optic cable.