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The Entrepreneur Who Made the Jheri Curl a Cultural & Economic Power Move In the 1980s, the Jheri Curl wasn’t just a hairstyle—it was a symbol of Black style, success, and innovation. But behind the glistening curls and pop culture presence stood Comer Cottrell, the visionary beauty entrepreneur who transformed a luxury salon treatment into an at-home empire. At a time when many Black families were tightening their belts during a recession, Cottrell saw an opportunity. His Curly Kit democratized...