Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is a celebration of Black hair and salons, a kind of sanctuary for Black women where societal ...

For about 75 minutes of its 90-minute running time, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” comes across as a vivaciously amusing ...

When it comes to protective styles, braids will forever be a fan favorite. They can be chic or casual, depending on how you ...

Jocelyn Bioh's “Jaja's African Hair Braiding” delivers more than it promises. At first, the 90-minute portrait of a day in ...

From “Barbershop”  and “Beauty Shop” to “Shear Madness” and “Steel Magnolias,” hair emporia have served for years as great settings for plays and movies. They’re community staples, home to countless ...

with her second edition unraveling the culture behind African hair braiding that weaves together a community and transcends generations. Caring for my Afro hair was a Sunday night routine that I ...

They reduce hair breakage and are a great low-manipulation style. Discover trendy African braids hairstyles in 2024 from this ...

For centuries, braids have served as more than just a hairstyle for Black women. They carry deep cultural significance, ...

Tony-winning play, now at Chicago Shakespeare, builds empathy for salon artists making their way in America by helping women ...

A hilarious Tony Award-Winning play is making its Chicago debut! “JaJa’s African Hair Braiding” offers a glimpse into the ...

Jocelyn Bioh's Broadway play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" tells the story of ten Black immigrant women whose lives ...

Buoyed by a successful Broadway run, the play about a bustling beauty salon opens this week at Chicago Shakespeare.