To playwright Jocelyn Bioh, the African hair braiders of Harlem are icons. “They’re a large part of the economy of Harlem,” Bioh said of the Manhattan neighborhood. “Those are women-owned businesses, ...

Playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding isn’t like anything you’ve ever seen on Broadway before. Directed by Whitney White, it’s not only a celebration of Black hair and beauty, but ...

Lass African Braids has opened on East Main Street in Tomball, offering Black hair care services including box braids, cornrows and knotless braids.

Andrea Asuaje is the senior radio producer for weekend programming, working with “Under the Radar with Callie Crossley" and "In Common." Prior to her work at GBH, she was a senior producer and ...

Hair is sacred to Black women, as are the institutions that shift and mold our tresses, styling them for seasons and occasions. Beauty salons are staples in the Black community, but the braiding shop ...

For many African women, hair is more than just strands; it is a crown of ancestry, resilience and unapologetic beauty. From intricate Bantu knots to free-flowing Fulani braids and natural hair twists, ...

Ghanaian photojournalist and filmmaker Carlos Idun-Tawiah is not a fan of labels. But if he had to pick one for himself, he’d go with “editorial photographer.” The 23-year-old’s fashion photos have ...

The Manhattan Theatre Club’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” production will head out on a multi-city tour this fall. The tour, produced in association with Madison Wells Live and LaChanze, is set to ...

African hairstyles are a beautiful blend of culture, history, and creativity. Among them, hair knots hold a special place.