The tradition of braiding black hair is deeply rooted in culture and history and it’s more than a style. It’s an expression of art. For one woman in Rochester braiding recently became a source of ...

Meanwhile, hair beads are one of the most preserved hair decals in the African diaspora, connecting us to our ancestors while preserving the communal culture of braiding. Wearing her daughter’s black ...

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.

"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.

You’ll find different styles, with tips on how to bring your chosen look to life. Call it your visual wishlist or braid planning guide. If you’re considering a hair change soon, start here.

Tennis "Brilliance in braids" - Serena Williams brings up her African-American heritage as she calls out start-ups that overlook 'diversity' ...

La Jolla Playhouse recently opened a production of Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." Set in a Harlem hair braiding salon, the story explores love, family ...

Ghanaian American playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is the product of “30-plus years of stories that I have lived in my brain.” Here’s the story behind the ...

For many Black women, the hair salon is a cultural safe space, where stories and secrets help build an intimate community. That’s the setting of the 90-minute Tony Award-winning play “Jaja’s African ...

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2024–2025 Season with the regional premiere dramedy Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more about the performance here!