Edna L. Emme | |
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| Born | 14 April 1899 |
| Died | 22 August 1995 (aged 96) |
| Occupation | Cosmetologist |
Edna L. Emme (April 14, 1899 – August 22, 1995) was a cosmetologist. She founded the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association, now known as the National Cosmetology Association.[1] Emme served five times as the president of the association,[citation needed] and in 1938 visited the White House. The NHCA at that time represented the industry, even though the organization was all-white and thus all African-American beauty show owners and operators were excluded.[1]