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The access we now have to thousands of products formulated for our textured tresses is unprecedented.
Walkeris one of the earliest African-American haircare innovators who worked to change that.
The newly-released Netflix seriesSelf Madeprovides a glimpse into how Walker grew her beauty empire into a million-dollar enterprise.
The four-part special highlighted how Walker paved the way for future generations of female beauty entrepreneurs.
On the similarities between her and Madam C.J.
Walkers journey…
For Stephens and Walker, several dots connect their stories.
Im from Louisiana, and so is she.
Im very proud of that, Stephens said.
Like Walker, the Camille Rose founder began making homemade products to solve a problem.
We both created our products out of necessity.
I researched ingredients and made my products in my kitchen the way she did, Stephens said.
The driving force behind Stephens beauty brand also parallels that of Walkers.
She was a huge advocate for womens economic independence.
The same goes for Camille Rose, Stephens said.
There is something to be said for me being able to turn my hobby into a worldwide business.
I hope that I am inspiring many other ladies out there.
On recreating Madam C.J.
Walkers “Wonderful Hair Grower”…
Our brand did a photoshoot as a dedication.
For Stephens, staying true to the roots of the scalp treatment was of the utmost importance.
Sulfur is a key ingredient in her product, and its a key ingredient in ours.
She also used lavender oil, which is good for the scalp.
We definitely kept that in there," Stephens added.
Falling in line with Walker’s version, Stephens' Hair Grower remains a multi-functional product.
Its also a moisturizer.
On what people should take away from Madam C.J.
She altered womens place in America and in this society, Stephens said.
She also gave back and created jobs for not just men, but women as well.
She realized that women have power, and she claimed it.
She brought all of that into existence and brought others into the fold with her.
So, that is a lasting lesson for people, Stephens noted.
On Camille Roses legacy…
I want Camille Rose to be more than just hair care, Stephens said.
When I started, I didn’t just start with creating a hair product.
That wasn’t my primary focus.
It was about creating a better lifestyle for myself and my family.
Our brand has an array of great products in many different categories.
We just launchedCamille Rose Beauty.
We’re working onCamille Rose Home," Stephens expressed.
“Our goal is to sit in many different areas of a retail store.
Theres not an African-American owned company or female-owned company doing that right now, Stephens remarked.
