Some hair stylists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday said they are making more sales on braided wigs as Christmas approaches.
Some of those who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that some women now preferred weaved wigs because they are cheaper, easy to style, maintain and less time-consuming.
Mrs Julie Adams, a hair stylist at Garki market said that she gets no fewer than three orders from customers for braided wigs weekly.
Adams said it usually takes her a day or three days to braid a wig, depending on the size.
“It does not take me long to finish braiding the hair, especially if I have some assistance,” she said.
Funmilayo Hussaini, another stylist said that working women, especially bankers and university students patronise her.
“Most of my customers are working-class women and university students who prefer to buy braided wigs, rather than spend a lot of time to plait their hair.
“I normally take the wigs to banks and higher institutions to sell and as well as advertise them on the social media platform.
“I also get a lot of patronage from people who see my advert on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram,” she disclosed
Peace Sunday said she charges between N8,000 to N20,000 for each wig depending on the size.
Hear her: “I charge between N8,000 and above for each, depending on the size and type, whether twist or normal braid.”
Kate Olomu, a customer, said that she preferred artificial braided wigs because “it is stress-free”.
“Since these artificial wigs started trending, I have bought several types in different colours to give me different looks.
“It saves me a lot of time and pains that I would have experienced braiding my hair,” are her words.
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