Harris, Helen Curl

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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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creatorOf Harris, Helen Curl. Helen Curl Harris papers, 1936-1980. Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
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associatedWith Alexander, Raymond Pace, 1898-1974. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania
Subject
African American women
Beauty culture
Beauty shops
Hairdressing of African Americans
Wigs
Occupation
Hairdresser
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Person

Active 1936

Active 1980

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