Natural hair is not a trend, it’s a lifestyle,” says Jessica L. Martinez, the second Black woman to break the record for the ...

After a woman was allegedly held hostage in an Alabama African braid shop, one African business owner just took to TikTok calling for accountability.

The recorded confrontation in an Alabama braid shop has sparked outrage online and reignited conversations about customer ...

The Crown Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful Open World for Natural Hair, aims to tackle discrimination in ...

Twist outs are an amazing way to define and enhance the natural curl pattern of African hair. Start by twisting damp ...

Proper sectioning is key to uniformity in your twists. Use a wide-tooth comb to divide your hair into equal parts, depending ...

Let’s be honest. Most people believe wearing braids is the key to unlocking hair growth. After all, your strands are tucked away, and over-manipulation is a non-factor. However, once some folks ...

Kabelo Mogotsi loves working with the skin. Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni Selecting the correct career is a crucial decision with far-reaching implications. It is a choice that will shape your future, ...

If ever a play seemed tailor-made — tailor-braided? — for the Mark Taper Forum stage, at least in the 2020s, it’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” The most intimate of the three Music Center theaters ...

For more than 30 years Jabu Stone, founder of Jabu Stone Hair Care, has championed African hair in its natural form. A qualified electrical engineer, he began his hair journey in the late 1970s and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” which opened on Broadway in 2023, just staged its L.A. premiere at Mark Taper ...