Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has unveiled the complete ensemble for the U.K. premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” the ...

At a time when Black and marginalized groups are under attack, Adiba Nelson drops a children’s book that reinforces Black aesthetics and identity. The Afro-Latina author does this through the eyes of ...

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre had announced casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja's African Hair ...

The comedy play focuses on the women who run a bustling Harlem braiding salon. Across one hot summers day, they experience ...

Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike - but questions are being raised about its effects on our health. The process can last up to five ...

Simone Powderly is a beauty blogger whose online tutorials attract thousands of viewers. The perfect candidate, then, to work on a department store makeup counter. Or so you’d think. South Londoner ...

The popular African braids can be traced back to the times of slavery and were symbols of resilience. Braiding as a form of communication Enslaved African men, women, and children endured the harsh ...

African braided hairstyles are all the rage among Ho Chi Minh City’s young people after artists began popularizing the trend at local rap contests recently. Tran Hoang Thuy, 21, said she had tried a ...

A school that ordered a pupil to remove her Afro braid extensions has backtracked on its decision and agreed to update its uniform policy, in what has been hailed a “victory for all black, mixed-race ...