cosmetics industry

Explores the life, legacy, and entrepreneurial achievements of Sarah Breedlove, a.k.a. Madam C.J. Walker, the African-American beauty products magnate who rose from a childhood of extreme poverty to become America's first female self-made millionaire.

Chronicles the life of Madam C.J. Walker, discussing how she created her cosmetics empire and became known as the first female self-made millionaire in United States history, a noted philanthropist, and champion of women's rights in the eighteenth century.

"A simple biography about Madam CJ Walker for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

Helena Rubinstein was born into a poor Polish family at the end of the nineteenth century; by the time of her death in 1965 she had built a cosmetics empire that spanned the world. Her scientific approach to beauty was an instant sensation. Women couldn't get enough of her innovative advice on skincare, and her beauty products were constantly sold out. This is her amazing life story.

A biography of Est?e Lauder, a cosmetics pioneer and businesswoman.

A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success.

A novel based on "Roots" author Alex Haley's research about the life of Madam C.J. Walker, an impoverished laundress who, in the early twentieth century, rose to become the first black female millionaire with her discovery of a new hair care method.

A novel based on "Roots" author Alex Haley's research about the life of Madam C.J. Walker, an impoverished laundress who, in the early twentieth century, rose to become the first black female millionaire with her discovery of a new hair care method.

A biography of the Afro-American businesswoman whose invention of facial creams and other cosmetics led to great financial success and who, throughout her life, devoted herself to many social and political causes.

Provides details and an honest potrayal of the first female African-American millionaire, Madame C.J. Walker.