For Julee Wilson, Cosmopolitan’s beauty editor-at-large, that’s good news. “I love to see it,” she says “Braids and locs on ...

But African American hair braiding styles stood — and still stand — as a direct challenge to those outdated norms. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Black is Beautiful movement sparked a renaissance ...

Discover stunning African braids hairstyles to try in 2025. ... They reduce hair breakage and are a great low-manipulation style. ... 70+ best braid hairstyles for black women and children.

If you want to add curls or waves, consider using heatless methods, like braiding damp hair before you take out the braids. Trim regularly: If you notice split ends or frayed braids, trim them ...

An editorial assistant who wants micro braids, ... “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” on tour at Arena Stage, offers a vibrant and fizzy take on social spheres occupied by Black women.

Into the slightly cramped quarters comes Jennifer (Hampton Richards), who wants long micro-braids, ... Yasmeen Duncan and Catia in SpeakEasy Stage's production of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." ...

Deity Brinson, as Marie, embraces Myneesha King, as Jaja, in Three Bone Theatre's production of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." The production runs through Nov. 24 at The Arts Factory at West End ...

In the 1960s and again in the 2000s, the natural hair movement encouraged people to embrace their natural texture, reviving interest in traditional African styles like braids, locs, cornrows, and ...

Tempest Golden of Tricoci University of Beauty Culture joined 13News to share about the history of African hair braiding. To stream 13 WTHR on your phone, you need the 13 WTHR app. Download the 13 ...

Jocelyn Bioh’s ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,’ a sharp comedy about the lives of African immigrants, gets West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep.

Hampton Richards, an Atlanta-born actor and movement artist and a 2024 graduate of Boston University who plays Jennifer in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” Kira Troilo, founder and owner of Art & Soul ...

Box braids, to cite just one example of African hair braiding, take a long time to perfect. ... Review: “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” (3.5 stars) When: Through Feb. 2.