If you regularly wear a tight ponytail or braid over a long period of time, the recurring pressure and stress at the root of ...

Set in Harlem’s hottest braid shop on a sweltering 99-degree day, the play revolves around Marie (Jordan Rice), Jaja’s college-bound daughter, who is managing the shop while Jaja prepares for a ...

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 ...

Braids of Katy, initially established in summer 2022, has relocated to a permanent space in the Katy-area, co-owner Marneisha ...

In response to L.A.'s still-raging wildfires, hairstylists and barbers are offering free hair services to affected Angelenos.

Black students at BYU are sharing the struggle of finding sustainable hair care in a predominantly white area.

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

Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday. In attendance were LaChanze, a producer ...

Curls can be a challenge to style. They come by that reputation honestly: A rainy day or the introduction of one new product ...

They’re popular in part because they’re supposed to leave your hair in better shape than traditional styles. Here’s what the ...

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is a celebration of Black hair and salons, a kind of sanctuary for Black women where societal ...