North Carolina’s Dudley Cosmetology University has closed its doors. Started by Joe and Eunice Dudley, they built a Black hair care product line that grew into a learning institution that educated many Black women (and some men).
Read – https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/dudley-cosmetology-university-greensboro-closes-231151860.html
The university curriculum included coursework in hair salon ownership, business education and licensed cosmetology.
Dudley continues on as a premier Black owned hair care product line, including it’s infamous Blue & White Q bottle seen in many Black households. Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC reached an estimated $40 Million in value with current sales at $5+ million per year.
Read – https://shop.dudleyq.com/collections/shampoos
If you ever saw Good Hair, the late Mr. Dudley was featured in the Black hair documentary by a slapless Chris Rock, hilariously discussing the value of Black owned products, businesses,and participation of Black consumerism.
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