Blue Magic is a popular African American hair product that was used mainly in the 70’s. Today it is the name of a new black hair art exhibit put on by the Multicultural Center at the U of A.

“I go to hair braiding shops all the time, since I was 4 or 5 years old, and I could see the fear in many of their eyes.” She continued: “You can wake up one day and the end of your day can ...

Committed to leaving her hair untouched, Calixte-Bea declined the hair-thinning medication her doctor offered her. Calixte-Bea says at age 27, she can't imagine getting rid of her chest hair.

The styles in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” in previews on Broadway, require a wig designer, several braiders, some synthetic hair and lots of patience. By Tiffany Martinbrough Photographs ...