Madam C.J. Walker was a laundress, a hair stylist, and a cook. She became the first African-American self-made millionaire because of her business. Madam C.J. Walker created a special cosmetic after seeking hair loss, she inspired me to become a hair stylists because I want to make special cosmetics for those in need of hair loss products. Madam C.J. Walker started selling her cosmetics when she was around 20, she even made enough money to educate her daughter Lelia at a public school and college.