Product Code: ETC382790 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
The Kenya Human Hair Extension Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Growth accelerates to 0.60% in 2028, following an initial rate of 0.45%, before easing to 0.51% at the end of the period.
In the Africa region, the Human Hair Extension market in Kenya is projected to expand at a stable growth rate of 0.59% by 2027. The largest economy is Egypt, followed by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria.
The Kenya human hair extension market is expected to experience robust growth in the coming years due to increasing consumer demand for quality and affordable products. Increased disposable incomes, rising awareness about personal grooming and fashion trends, as well as social media influence are some of the key drivers driving this market. The leading players include local manufacturers such as Jumia Kenya, Nairobi Hair Factory, Perfect Looks Beauty Store Ltd., among others catering to a wide range of customers with different tastes.
The primary challenges faced by Kenya human hair extension market include counterfeit products entering the market, lack of proper storage conditions leading to damage or spoilage of products, inadequate marketing techniques and customer service practices among suppliers as well as high costs associated with importing quality raw material from other countries like India and China into Kenya.
Key players in the Kenyan human hair extension industry include Africa Hair Factory Ltd., Beauby Hair Extensions Ltd., Unique Beauty Salon Consultants (UBSC), Style Haven Ltd., Exotic Dreadlocks & Weaves Ltd., Lazy Daisy & Shear Elegance, etc.. These companies offer a variety of weave styles such as pre-braided weaves, straightening perms, etc. They also provide services such as consultation on hairstyles according to face shapes/types; coloring services; braiding services; weaving services; dreadlock maintenance etc.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on the Kenyan human hair extension market due to lockdowns implemented across many counties with strict restrictions on trading activities including the closure of salons and barbershops which account for majority of sales within this sector. Additionally, numerous import restrictions put in place by governments worldwide have caused severe disruption to supply chains causing high prices for raw materials used in producing these extensions . Despite this , online shopping via ecommerce platforms is providing some relief allowing customers to access purchases at discounted rates while employing contactless delivery systems.