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2. Braid (hairstyle) - Wikipedia

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   African people such as the Himba people of Namibia, Maasai people of Kenya have been braiding their hair for centuries. In many African tribes, hairstyles are unique and used to identify each tribe. Braid patterns or hairstyles can indicate a person's community, age, marital status, wealth, power, social position, and religion. [11]

3. Cornrows - Wikipedia

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   Portrait of Emperor Yohannes IV wearing traditional Ethiopian braids.. Modern cornrows originated in Africa, [1] where they likely developed in response to the unique textures of African hair, [14] [15] and have held significance for different cultures throughout recorded history.

4. Putting the essence of African hair braiding salons onstage - AOL

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   Her play “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” debuted a few miles away from Harlem, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, on Oct. 3. She described it as a love letter to the West African immigrant ...

5. African hair threading - Wikipedia

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   This age-old practice involves intricately wrapping or braiding the natural hair with threads, often made of wool, cotton, or Nylon threads creating striking and elaborate patterns. [2] Hair threading is a meticulous art form, passed down through generations, showcasing the richness of African hairstyling artistry within various African ...

6. ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ Review: Broadway Production ...

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   The beauty of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is the play’s ability to bring life to a seemingly mundane space. On the set designed by David Zinn, the salon’s walls are painted a deep ...

7. ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ Review: Broadway Production ...

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   Hair is sacred to Black women, as are the institutions that shift and mold our tresses, styling them for seasons and occasions. Beauty salons are staples in the Black community, but the braiding ...