Now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse is the play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" by New York-based playwright Jocelyn Bioh. The play opened on Broadway in 2023, and was nominated for six Tony Awards ...

During a new production of the Tony Award-winning play, "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," a group of West African immigrants are creating community with mini masterpieces in Boston. The play takes ...

15 women will graduate from a hair-braiding program at Santa Rita Jail ... learning to build a new structure on the jail campus. "My parents, my wife, my kids are happy with everything I'm ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Millions of women rely on braids as a go-to summer protective style, but what if the hair used is putting their health at risk? New reports are shedding light on a troubling ...

A new study found cancer-causing chemicals in several synthetic hair brands used in a number of popular braiding styles. Channel 2’s Audrey Washington talked to doctors and stylists who said the ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Braids are a popular way for women to style their hair, made to be easy and convenient. However, a new report has people questioning if braids are as safe as they were made ...

you can give your hair a bit of a break,” says Dina Strachan, a dermatologist and director of Aglow Dermatology in New York. Braids can also show your cultural identity. Hair braiding has deep ...

Braiding workshops and natural hair expos are also on the rise, helping youth reconnect with cultural practices and explore new ways to celebrate their hair. As the world moves forward ...

It also incorporates extra hair, like synthetic braiding hair, to complete the job ... Ahead, Teen Vogue spoke to Thomas about the new report to learn more about how she got involved, why the ...

In the Black community, protective hairstyles are essential and often the go-to hairstyle for any occasion. Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are ...

Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...

Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. For many people, especially Black women and ...