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Madam CJ Walker
Last Updated (Wednesday, 24 March 2010 14:15)
Madam CJ Walker transformed herself from an uneducated farm laborer into one of the twentieth century's most successful, self-made women entrepreneurs.
"I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations....I have built my own factory on my own ground." - Madam Walker, National Negro Business League Convention, July 1912
The Story of Elizabeth Arden & Helena Rubinstein
Last Updated (Friday, 19 March 2010 01:18)
PBS stations will rebroadcast The Powder & The Glory this month for Women's History Month. The Powder & The Glory tells the story of two of the first highly successful women entrepreneurs in America, Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein. One hundred years ago these women immigrated to the United States and, starting with next to nothing, created what is today the $150 billion global health and beauty industry. Read the film's description and find out why YOU should see this film.
INDUSTRY INSIDER: Ja'Maal Buster, Eyelash Guru
Last Updated (Friday, 20 November 2009 03:38)
Ja'Maal Buster (aka the "Eyelash Guru to the Stars") has been mastering the art of lashes for 6 years now. His client list is stacked with countless celebrities including Rihanna, Paris Hilton and Debra Messing but now he's sharing all of his star lash secrets with us.
Get the scoop on this lash master and find out how you too can have fab lashes.
INDUSTRY INSIDERS: The Ultimate Beauty Challenge Judges
Last Updated (Friday, 25 September 2009 18:49)
Alison Cronin: Miss Massachusetts USA
Alison Cronin is the current Miss Massachusetts USA. In April of 2009 she traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to represent the Bay State at the nationally televised Miss USA pageant. She has logged countless hours this year serving Massachusetts by working with various charities such as MDA, Special Olympics, Best Buddies and The Children’s Trust Fund, to name a few.
The 22 year old from Weymouth just recently graduated with a 3.9 GPA from New York University with a B.S in Communications Studies. While in college she did a research and community service project in Ghana, West Africa, and studied abroad in Greece. Alison is currently splitting her time between New York City and Boston, where she is pursuing a career as an actress and model and was recently featured internationally on the cover of Time Magazine.
Read more: INDUSTRY INSIDERS: The Ultimate Beauty Challenge Judges
INDUSTRY LEADER: Tom Brophy
Last Updated (Wednesday, 10 June 2009 00:16)
Master Stylist Tom Brophy fits our definition of an Industry Leader perfectly. Former Art Director for Vidal Sassoon, Brophy has worked in London, Munich, New York and Los Angeles and continues to educate all over the world. His experience, knowledge, grasp on what lies ahead in this industry and passion for his work are some of the reasons why he truly is an Industry Leader. Recently he and his wife Jennifer Jones opened a salon in Beverly Hills. YBI spoke with Tom Brophy about his start and what brought him to his latest venture.
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