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 by ...
“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” recently competed for Best Play at the Tony Awards in June. Victoire Charles (Jaja) and Jordan Rice (Marie) appear in "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" at Arena Stage.
Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. But it’s more expensive this year.
British actress Cynthia Erivo was incredibly intentional when she transformed the look of Elphaba, the character she plays in ...