This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at DESU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Sarah Breedlove is also known as Madam CJ Walker. The haircare pioneer herself. She changed the game for black hair care. Using herself as a test subject, she started testing products on herself. Without her geniusness we would not have many of the products we have today. She was the wealthiest self-made woman at the time of her death, which is an inspiration in itself.