Cha-Ching! How a Random Encounter Turned This Texas Woman's Hobby into a Million-Dollar Hair Business by Angela Johnson from The Root on 2024-09-05 16:00 (#6QGH4) Ever since she was a teenager, Sess Lee Cannon has loved experimenting with her hair. The Illinois native, who is biracial, said learning to style her curls made her feel more confident in her own skin.