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The Dawn of Color: The Story of Clairol Clairol Inc., a name synonymous with accessible beauty and revolutionary hair color, isn’t simply a company; it's a testament to entrepreneurial spirit, innovative chemistry, and the profound impact of a single, transformative product. Born from the meticulous observations of chemist Lawrence M. Gelb in 1931 during a European sojourn, Clairol emerged not from a grand laboratory but from a simple…
The Lifeline
Scroll through clairol inc.'s working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups clairol inc.'s works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
