Charlene Carroll

Charlene Carroll
Born1950 (age 74–75)
Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.

Charlene Carroll (born 1950) is a Boston-area hairstylist, known for popularizing the wrap technique, a protective hairstyle, in the 1970s to protect her own hair from moisture and frizz.[1] Born in Roxbury in 1950, her hairstyling career began in the early 1970's at Olive's Hair Salon.[2] She opened her own salon, Charlene's Hair Salon, in 1977, which was open until 2015.[3] In 2023, she was recognized as one of "Boston’s most admired, beloved, and successful Black Women leaders" by the Black Women Lead project.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "LTAI: Is Wrapping Your Hair Race Specific?". Essence. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
  2. ^ "Here's The Gifted Hairstylist Who Created The "Doobie" Wrap". The Root. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
  3. ^ "Charlene's Hair Salon to close its doors after 38 years". Bay State Banner. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
  4. ^ "Black Women Lead". Greater Grove Hall Main Streets. Archived from the original on 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  5. ^ Sullivan, Mike (2023-10-04). "Portraits along Blue Hill Avenue honor Boston's Black women leaders". CBS Boston. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  6. ^ Gaskin, Ed (10 April 2025). Black Women Lead: Boston's Most Admired, Beloved, and Iconic Leaders, 1700 - Present. Independently published. ISBN 979-8317465209.
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