She covers ‘shame’ of hair loss for cancer patients

Connie Mbuvi, CEO of Institut Sante et Beaute Capillaire, displays some of the wigs she sells at her shop in Yaya Centre, Nairobi. ABOVE: One of her employees shows how to comb the wigs. [PHOTOS: EDWARD KIPLIMO/standard]

Kenya: When Connie Mbuvi’s mother was diagnosed with lung cancer four years ago, it was a tough moment for the family. As she battled the disease, she also struggled to come to terms with the hair loss as a result of chemotherapy.

“She lost her hair during chemotherapy and we could see that she was really struggling. She tried using a synthetic wig but she reacted to it,” said Connie. They scouted for a healthier hair choice for her and she is now a happy woman.