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 Learn the art of failing upwards PREMIUM Temidayo, Burna Boy’s sound man: ‘Every day I step out for a job, it costs them Sh86,600’ PREMIUM Reflection on the culture of theft in Kenya PREMIUM US TV presenter just one of many foreign broadcasters Kenyans have ‘greeted’ 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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