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Willie Morrow

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The Resume

    (October 9, 1939-June 22, 2022)
    Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
    Hair stylist and entrepreneur
    Founded the California Curl Company
    Wrote 'The Principles of Cutting and Styling Negro Hair' (1966)
    Invented the afro pick and the blowout comb
    Featured in the Chris Rock documentary 'Good Hair' (2009)

Why he might be annoying:

    He said Black Panthers had the best afros.
    He was accused of publicly humiliating employees to keep them in line.
    His California Curl treatment was a predecessor to the Jheri curl.
    He did not anticipate the demand for the California curl, resulting in larger hair care companies rushing out copies and knockoffs.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was hired by the Department of Defense to train military barbers in proper black hair care techniques, and traveled to bases in over 30 countries (1969-73).
    He claimed to be 'the only hairstylist permitted into war zones.'
    His celebrity clients included Willie McCovey, Whoopi Goldberg, and <1550>Michael Jordan<.1550> (presumably before he went for the 'shave it bald' look).
    He also founded a radio station and a newspaper in San Diego.
    He was married to Gloria Morrow for 56 years.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying