Although they both looked fresh and rested, beauticians Rokeya Ouattara and Anna Traora already had been on their feet for several hours. They were weaving natural hair extensions into their clients' ...

In the world of protective styles, braids have remained an enduring favorite, with new variations continually emerging to fit various looks and lifestyles. From the classic French braid to the bold ...

Box braids, locks, cornrows and twists are just a few of the head-turning styles offered at Guinea Hair Braiding & Lock Installation in Westbury. Salon owner Mariame Diallo named the month-old shop ...

In today’s ever-growing world of braids, R&B artist Tyla stands as the latest muse for the freestyle-braid trend. Known for their fluidity of intricate patterns, swirls, and spontaneous shapes, ...

The show curtain has a picture guide for the uninitiated: box braids, cornrows, micro braids, Ghana braids, tree braids. Even, if you’re lucky and the stylist is in the right mood, kinky twists. All ...

It's not often that I get to see plays and it's even more rare that I get to see plays with an entirely Black cast. "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" managed to merge the two worlds for a timely yet ...

The new Broadway show “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” tells the story of Black immigrant women who work in a hair braiding shop in Harlem. For the playwright and stars, it’s a story rooted in their own ...