At SpeakEasy Stage, playwright Jocelyn Bioh shares the hilarious and complicated lives of the women who work in the salon, ...

A new study from Consumer Reports raised serious concerns about synthetic hair used in braiding. “I was scared. I was ...

Millions of women rely on braids as a go-to summer protective style, but what if the hair used is putting their health at risk? New reports are shedding light on a troubling ...

By now, most of us have seen the flashy beauty supply ads usually displayed in Black neighborhoods that promote braiding hair ...

In the case of Jocelyn Bioh’s “ Jaja’s African Hair Braiding ,” which takes place in a Harlem salon on a scorching summer day ...

Before starting the micro braiding process, it’s important to have the right tools and products on hand: Ensuring that your ...

Micro braids can be styled in numerous ways and ... starts by braiding your natural hair into cornrows the adding hair extensions using a crotchet hook. The hairstyle leaves immense room to ...

years of tension and hair loss mean braiding is no longer an option. Alicia Carter, 37, shared her experience with traction alopecia after years of wearing tight micro braids. “I noticed my ...

A perfect example of this is [Fraens]’ 3D printed braiding machine, which was reverse engineered from old photos of the early machines. The trick behind braiding is the mesmerizing path the six ...

But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health threat. Ali Rogin reports on the history of braiding in Black culture ...

SpeakEasy Stage Company presents the New England Premiere of the Tony-nominated play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding by Jocelyn Bioh, a powerful comedic tale about joy, dreams, community ...

Our latest investigation into synthetic braiding hair found alarming levels of dangerous chemicals, reinforcing the importance of independent product testing to protect consumers like you.