Listen "Elgin Charles (“Emperor of Hair”) on Hollywood, Legacy & Authenticity | The Culture Codex #005"
Episode Synopsis
From building one of Hollywood’s most groundbreaking styling empires to sharing his journey in his memoir, Elgin opens up about breaking barriers in the beauty industry, shaping celebrity culture, and embracing authenticity in an era that wasn’t always accepting.We dive into:How Elgin turned artistry into legacyBreaking through barriers as a Black, bisexual creative in HollywoodThe rise of celebrity hair culture and its impact on fameLessons today’s artists and entrepreneurs can take from his story
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