Madam C.J. Walker, born to former slaves, rose from poverty to become a trailblazing entrepreneur in the hair care industry.

The intensity of Walker’s early jobs began to cause hair loss, and it was out of this unfortunate circumstance that grew her “secret” formula for a scalp ointment that promoted healthy hair growth.

Meet the First Self-Made Female Millionaire Madam C.J. Walker was suffering from poverty and hair loss when she decided to concoct a hair regrowth lotion to heal her damaged scalp. Fast forward a ...

Self-made African-American business tycoon Madame C.J. Walker stepped out of the past Monday to speak to students at Lockport High School West about how they can overcome hardship and be successful.