In the earlier days of our country, the odds and even the law were stacked heavily against women.
Walker was born on December 23, 1867, as Sarah Breedlove.
She later took her husband’s name to become the woman we know today as Madam C.J.
Walker (viaNational Geographic).
PerStylist, Madame C.J.
That was the beginning of a hair care empire.
Her first product was actually the Miracle Hair Grower.
The powerful hair-growing formula came to her in a dream, and she decided to make it a reality.
It was the kick-off product that would launch Walker into the business world like no woman had ever been.
In fact, the venture was so successful that Walker became the first American female millionaire (viaFortune).
