Lyda D. Newman
see Doc links - unknown
Inventor; Hairdresser
Personal Information
Born: see Doc links
Died: unknown
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: Black
Education
unknown
Professional Life
Field of Study: Inventor; Hairdresser
Degrees & Memberships: Member: Negro Suffrage Headquarters
Awards & Achievements
Achievements: advertised her "method of magnetic manipulation positively cures nervous exhaustion"
1898, invented a hairbrush with synthetic bristles which were durable & easier to clean made specifically for African-american hair
there is no information regarding her exact date of birth or date of death; the meager information about her comes from census records & ads for her hairdressing service
Received a trademark for "Vidacabello" a hair & scalp preparation in 1894
Was an organizer for women's suffrage in her NY neighborhood of San Juan Hill