To narrow down your next protective style, we got the inside scoop on what to know about hair braiding—from prep to take down—straight from top professionals.

A lady went to get her hair hair braided, but instead found herself caught in the middle of braid shop drama.

Hairstylist Njeri Radway discusses her journey in the hair industry and her experience styling Michelle Obama's tree braids.

One editor reflects on her experience at Jaja's African Hair Braiding and how it reflected her own life as a Black immigrant.

The salon is a world of its own Jennifer (Elexis Selmon) and Miriam (Brianna Miller) in "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" at Ensemble Theatre.

CR tested 10 of the most popular synthetic braiding hair products for heavy metals and VOCs. We found carcinogens and more in 100 percent of the samples.

With summer in full swing, braids are popular protective style to book. It’s not uncommon for clients to get on social media and find styles they like because that’s where many stylists ...

Box braids, to cite just one example of African hair braiding, take a long time to perfect. Eight hours in the stylist’s chair is not uncommon.

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs For many Black Americans, especially women, affording their hair care also means confronting ...

Three Bone Theatre's production of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" runs on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 24 at The Arts Factory at West End Studios.

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs For many Black Americans, especially women, affording their hair care also means confronting ...