The Charlotte Post (Charlotte, NC) - Professional Beauty Supply
Date
February 18th, 1982
Format
- Newspaper 1167
The Professional Beauty Supply (PBS) is a historical cosmetics and hair supplies store in Charlotte, NC. This 1982 ad from The Charlotte Post features a sale for Sta-Sof-Fro, the first product to soften afro hair. Sta-Sof-Fro was developed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1973, years into the Black is Beautiful movement. This illustrated ad informs customers of a sale while encouraging black men & women in NC to embrace their natural hair.