Harris, Helen Curl

Dates:
Active 1936
Active 1980

Biographical notes:

Helen Curl Harris was an African American hairdresser and business owner from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Skidmore Vocation School and the Philadelphia Charm and Model School. Harris operated several businesses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including Curl's Beautyrama, Curl's Beauty Salon and Charm Service, and Curl's Moderne Beautyrama, and created her own line of make-up and hair products.

From the description of Helen Curl Harris papers, 1936-1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84660868

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Subjects:

  • African American women
  • Beauty culture
  • Beauty shops
  • Hairdressing of African Americans
  • Wigs

Occupations:

  • Hairdresser

Places:

  • Pennsylvania (as recorded)