But African American hair braiding styles stood — and still stand — as a direct challenge to those outdated norms. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Black is Beautiful movement sparked a renaissance ...

Hair salon spending habits. The survey reveals that almost a quarter, at 24 percent, of US women spend more than $100 in hair salons. African American women spend the most money, with 36 percent ...

“Hair has just evolved from the 1600s up until now, with so many different styles and trends - from pressing comb to relaxers to temporary straighteners, extensions, braids, etc.,” Reimonenq said.

Blue Magic is a popular African American hair product that was used mainly in the 70’s. Today it is the name of a new black hair art exhibit put on by the Multicultural Center at the U of A.

The history of Black hair goes far beyond aesthetics — it tells a powerful story of resistance, identity and cultural preservation. African civilizations used intricate braiding as a form of ...

Demonstration at San Jose Library helps participants learn and experiment caring for African-American hair. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 85°F. Wednesday, June 18th 2025 ...

Now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse is the play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" by New York-based playwright Jocelyn Bioh.The play opened on Broadway in 2023, and was nominated for six Tony Awards ...

Wauwatosa, Wis.-based Froedtert Health has made a deal with Sherrie Williams, an African American cosmetologist, to source hair care products for its patients. Ms. Williams’ brand, Simplistic ...