U.S. Patent No. 1,693,515 for Joyner’s permanent wave machine was issued, a device designed to wave the hair of both white and Black women.
On November 27, 1928, Marjorie Joyner was granted U.S. Patent No. 1,693,515 for her innovative permanent wave machine. This device became an essential tool in salons nationwide, valued for its effectiveness in hair styling for both African American and Caucasian clients. The patent marked a major achievement for Joyner, highlighting her technical prowess and serving as a testament to her ingenuity and perseverance amidst a segregated society.