Long before African American hair braiding styles reached beauty salons and mainstream runways, they were symbols of heritage passed through generations across the African continent. In many ...

How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, ...

And for much of its run time at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” luxuriates in such territory. Marie (Jordan Rice) is instantly adorable in the way, pausing to roll ...

Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s “Jaja’s “African Hair Braiding” continues through Dec. 15 at Peet’s Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. Tickets are $25 to $151 at berkeleyrep.org.