Different African communities have developed distinct hairstyles that have crossed the Atlantic into the western world and have influenced global beauty trends. In ancient African societies, the ...

Local cosmetology students said hair braiding is more than just a style; it’s a way to symbolize their past. Genexis Diaz knew from a young age that she wanted to get ...

Among the different Africans tribes, threads have diverse ... Popularly known as the braided crown, Edamburu is an African traditional hairstyle native to the Mangbetu people of Congo.

Check out who the newest group of castaways has good and not-so-good reads on while breaking down their competition.

With a number of black haircare products on the market, its hard to decide which one helps or hurts our hair. Here's what to ...

From a young age, Victoria Okwudi, Nurs ’25, was drawn to the art of braiding and styling Black hair. She grew up in ...

The costume features a weathered tricorn hat, layers of tattered clothing, and an assortment of trinkets and accessories that speak to Jack’s colorful adventures. The details, such as the beads and ...

For elementary school teacher, Monique Duncan, writing a book illustrating the remarkable ways enslaved Africans used hair styles to guide their way to freedom, was a dream come true.

in Plainfield. Produced by Dragonfly’s Artistic Director Catherine LaMoreaux, with Vicki Cardona joining the production crew, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding aligns with the theater’s mission ...

The 500-year-old beauty ritual, known as African threading, is a captivating process that promises to strengthen and protect hair, giving it the chance to flourish without modern heat styling tools.

“Too often, our hair is manufactured far from home, without our input. We knew we had to change that.” The trip to the East African nation also led them to build partnerships with local ...