Sarah Spencer Washington - Beauty and Body Pioneers
Beauty and Body Pioneers Sarah Spencer Washington When people think of early beauty moguls who revolutionized “black beauty”, names like Madam C.J. Walker and Annie Turnbo Malone rightfully come to mind. By the time Sarah Spencer Washington entered the scene in 1913, these two giants had already laid down powerful foundations in the hair care and beauty world. Yet, what makes Sarah’s story remarkable is that she not only built a business during the same era as these titans, she created a beauty empire that stood out, thrived, and endured , particularly by emphasizing skincare and cosmetics alongside hair care. This post explores how Sarah carved her unique path in a landscape already occupied by two of the most successful Black businesswomen in history, and why her focus on skincare made her a true beauty pioneer. Early Life and Education: Roots of a Visionary Born in 1889 in Beckley, North Carolina, Sarah Spencer Washington grew up in a post-slavery America still grappling with r...
