Jenkins, Christina M.
1920-2003 · Contribution: 1952
'Hair-Weev' technique — a method of permanently attaching commercial hair to a person's natural hair by interweaving strands with cord-like material on a weaving frame
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Impact on the world
Pioneered the modern sew-in hair weave, giving Black women versatile, secure, long-lasting hairstyles; foundation of today's weave/extension industry.
Life & background
African-American cosmetologist and science graduate (Leland College, 1943) born in Louisiana; ran Christina's Hair-Weev salon and training academy in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and taught the technique internationally. Born Dec 25, 1920; died Nov 23, 2003.
Sources
- U.S. patent record; Stylist; Face2Face Africa
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