Caption for the landscape image: Kenyan balding men spend up to Sh50,000 on wigs, scalp ink Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Dominic Musungu, a barber in Nairobi prepares a male wig at his barbershop on February 25, 2025. Photo credit: Bonface Bogita | Nation Media Group By Jackson Ngari Contributor Nation Media Group Article Related For generations, wigs and weaves were a woman’s secret weapon — a quick fix to cover bald patches or switch up hairstyles. Men, on the other hand, had fewer choices. A receding hairline meant either embracing the bald look or hiding under a cap. PREMIUM From a hairdresser to one of Africa's sought after trichologists He wanted to be a soccer player, but his parents wanted him to study law. He would end up in hairdressing instead, following advice from a friend, a career path that would lead him to his life’s... PREMIUM All about hair loss When the immune system misbehaves, hair can fall out PREMIUM Bald people murdered for witchcraft in Mozambique Body parts used in witchcraft rituals because of belief that bald people are rich. Recommended for you PREMIUM The body count debate: When does a partner's past become a relationship concern? PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners PREMIUM Should I take cheaper loans abroad or invest in Kenya’s property market? PREMIUM When you seek ‘dudus’ at the Ondiri Swamp Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM From a hairdresser to one of Africa's sought after trichologists He wanted to be a soccer player, but his parents wanted him to study law. He would end up in hairdressing instead, following advice from a friend, a career path that would lead him to his life’s...
PREMIUM Bald people murdered for witchcraft in Mozambique Body parts used in witchcraft rituals because of belief that bald people are rich.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
