Braids are a protective style that have culturally lasted the test of time. They not only allow Black women to connect more ...

Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier presented the Midwest premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” a comedy that enjoyed a twice-extended Broadway run and was nominated for five Tony Awards ...

The comedy now on stage spotlights its characters’ individuality but also celebrates the rich diversity of American culture.

Braids offer a dynamic approach to hairstyles for older Black women, merging practicality and elegance while providing ...

They need 150 classroom hours. Still, the contrast with hair braiders is extreme. Unlike EMTs, who assist paramedics in life-and-death situations, hair braiders work in relaxed conditions.

I have fine hair, and it’s hard not to burn with envy when a friend tells me they only have to wash their hair “once a week or so.” As I have smaller, less porous strands of hair (which ...

hair extensions, braids, and cornrows, which cause tension and could lead to hair loss. Avoid or minimize styling products that create a "long-lasting hold." Brush only as much as you need to (more ...

Learn more There are dozens — if not hundreds — of shampoos out there promising to solve your hair woes. That's why choosing the best shampoo for dry hair is no easy feat. I've been a beauty ...

Whether it’s Accra, New York, or Amsterdam, I see women with curly hair textures – twist outs, braids, dreadlocks. I think there’s a trend of people feeling empowered to be themselves, and not letting ...

Throughout recorded history, our hair and nails played an important role in signifying who we are and our social status. You could say, they separate the caveman from businessman. It was no surprise ...

For many Albertans, that’s the image of federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, a politician almost as reviled as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is regularly mocked in ...