"They Charge N217k": Canada-based Man Braids Wife's Hair Himself Due to High Cost of Salon Visit

• A Nigerian man living in Canada resorted to braiding his wife's hair himself, and netizens said he did it well
• In the video, the lady said a salon visit in Canada could cost her N217k, which was why her husband made the hair for her
• Checks online show that getting a box braid in Canada could cost as high as CAD 105 (N82,000) to CAD 245 (N178,000)

A Nigerian man based in Canada impressed ladies online after he was spotted braiding his wife's hair.

The man's wife noted in the caption of the TikTok clip that a single salon visit in Canada could cost her at least N217k.

To save money, the man braided the hair himself. Netizens who watched the video said he did an excellent job.

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How much does salon visit cost in Canada?

In the video posted on the TikTok handle of Agatha Anubalu, the wife sat down and allowed her husband to do the braiding with attachments.

According to a price list on one stylist's website, getting a style such as box braids done in Canada could cost between CAD 105 (N82,000) and CAD 245 (N178,000).

When contacted for a comment on the story, Seyi Obasi, a lady who lives in Canada said it may not cost that much to braid hair in Canada.

She said:

"It costs much less, like $100. I do braid and I spend about $100. When friends do it for me, I pay about $80."

Seyi, who is a relocation expert at Japa Systems, agreed that braiding and hairstyling are physically demanding and lucrative in Canada.

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She told Legit.ng:

"It is lucrative. It's physically demanding too. He must have spent some hours doing the hair - compared to working his job - which pays more?"

Watch the video below:

Reactions as man makes his wife's hair

@Julobae said:

"Please, is your husband single?"

@Doveedah said:

"I’m more concerned about the payment method. Oga collect your money oo no gree for her."

@Joy Muna said:

"You don't know what God has done for you by giving you a man who knows how to braid hair."

@OBIANUJU commented:

"I no trust my husband reach for where hot water dey."

@karNie said:

"Not soo good but it's cute because it was made with love."

@Mamaafrica234 said:

"Your husband be looking like. No be dis yeye kiss I want ooo.. get up come nd pay inside."

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In a related story, a Nigerian lady who resides in the UK said she did not accept to pay N140,000 just to braid her hair once.

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The lady, Maureen Chidimma, said she decided to braid her hair by herself as she could not afford the amount charged.

In a trending TikTok video, Maureen showed her followers how she braided her hair, which looked cute.

Source: Legit.ng