Mesyah, 10, said when she first got her hair braided as a little girl, she loved how it made her feel free and like herself. But since entering a more diverse school district in the city of Troy with ...

Hair braiding has been practiced for centuries in African communities, and by African-Americans and others in the U.S. It doesn't require any chemicals, hair dyes or cutting. But to legally braid hair ...

Jaja’s realistically encapsulates one day’s worth of work in a Harlem-based braid shop. Clients of all backgrounds come in asking for different styles: everything from sew-ins to micro braids. And if ...

Sitting at the kitchen table getting your hair braided is a tradition that doesn’t end when you grow up. But, the pain associated with it finally can. “[We] do any and everything we can to eliminate ...

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, beauty routines have gone out the window. Gone are the days of weekly nail appointments and biweekly hairdresser or barber appointments. Many African Americans ...

The Black Repertory Theater of Kansas City is highlighting a rich lineup of arts this November with ‘Jaja’s African Hair ...

The braided hairstyles many Black women and children wear are popular for their beauty and ease of maintenance. But a consumer watchdog’s laboratory analysis has found that the synthetic hair ...

Hair braiding programs are becoming increasingly popular among those who are passionate about beauty. Braiding dates back to 3500 B.C., and yet, it's just as popular today as it was thousands of years ...