Curious about what goes on behind the braids?! ▫️◻️▫️ 1. From backstage in Berkeley to the heart of Oakland! Join us today at Kinfolx for a candid conversation about the creative process and inspiration behind @jajasafricanhairbraiding @berkeleyrep ! 2. Giving actors feedback on how to execute the hair magic in rehearsal for the tour. 3. Taking the time to teach our newest member of the #braidgang @aprilzaria_ theater tips, like how to pad a wig block, etc for her future journey. #knowledgeispower 4. Shaping a wig on our newest cast member @itsleovina for the role of Sheila. 5. @yesimwhitneywhite & I having fun with the segment producer @nbcwashington 6. Building a new "Laniece" wig for @shinegirlshine to wear on tour. 7. Braiding the "Franklin" wig for @yaonation to rock. 8. Mad dash to finish the "Ndidi" wig for @_aisha_marie_ . Fun fact: On Broadway, there was no wig, @iammetch rocked this style, on and off stage, in her own hair. 9. Ventilating/knotting baby hair into a sparse area of the "Michelle" wig 10. Tinika bribing our emotional support dog, Cappuccino aka Cappy @itsnunu_11 11. Late night games of BS & UNO with the crew...our associate director @mannasymone and the braid gang @shereeselc @itsnunu_11 @hairbysadiku @aprilzaria_ 12. Dance parties & Karaoke with @shereeselc & @hairbysadiku 14. More Dance parties with the cast & crew @actressjordanrice @yaonation @hairbysadiku @shereeselc @bisserat ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #JajasAfricanHairBraiding #KinfolxOakland #CommunityConversation #BlackHairArtistry #BraidsAndBeyond #BehindTheBraids #BayAreaTheater #BlackCreatives #StorytellingThroughHair #OaklandEvents #CultureAndCraft #HairOnStage #TheaterLife #BlackBeautyMagic #CelebrateBlackHair