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Nadine’s Braiding Shop in Maryland is known for its unique experience as other braiders are subjected to complaints about unprofessionalism.
As some are suggesting Black Americans keep their braiding business to themselves, one African braider responds.
Steve Miller Band cancels 2025 tour before it even began: 'Blame it on the weather' El Salvador releases Venezuelan migrants deported by U.S. in swap for jailed Americans Browns might end up using ...
Masasa Mbangeni stunned in these popular braids at the Heart of the Hunter premiere. As did Hope Mbhele and Zozibini Tunzi at the Shaka iLembe Season 2 premiere. They are called ‘Koroba’ braids.
"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.
"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.
The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs With tariffs forcing stylists and beauty supply owners to raise prices, the Black hair care ...
La Jolla Playhouse recently opened a production of Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." Set in a Harlem hair braiding salon, the story explores love, family ...
A new production of the Tony Award-winning play, "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," a group of West African immigrants are creating community with mini masterpieces in Boston.
A new production of the Tony Award-winning play, "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," a group of West African immigrants are creating community with mini masterpieces in Boston.
Ghanaian American playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is the product of “30-plus years of stories that I have lived in my brain.” Here’s the story behind the ...