"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is the comedic Broadway play closing out Ensemble Theatre's 2025 season. Why it's a must-see.

Hair breakage can also result from outside factors like excessive heat, pulling the hair tight with ponytails, tight weaves and braids, or chemicals like relaxers, Dr. Burgess explained. Other ...

However, it doesn't matter if you're a Black woman or man ... When braiding your hair, make sure the braids are thick. Thinner braids pull more tightly. Don’t sleep in rollers. Wrap your hair instead.

For many Black women, braids, wigs, and weaves are more than just a hairstyle. They’re a cultural expression, protective care ...