Willie Lee Morrow, Barber Who Popularized the Afro Pick, Dies at 82
He built an empire around hair care products aimed at African American consumers, including a softener that inspired the Jheri curl.
Source: nytimes.com
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He built an empire around hair care products aimed at African American consumers, including a softener that inspired the Jheri curl.
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