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How men are spending thousands on haircuts, facials and massages

A man getting a haircut at a barbershop in Utawala. [Courtesy]

From weaves and wigs, hair trims, styling and shampooing, women spend millions on hair. They will go to any lengths to look the part, with hundreds of beauty products in play.

According to a survey by lookfantastic.com, on average, the investment that goes into a woman’s hairdo is roughly $80 (Sh9,000) and 11 hours per month.

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