Frank Mwingira

Frank Mwingira

Tanzania TanzaniabraiderMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Frank Mwingira, also known as Frank Msusi, is a 22-year-old male hair braider from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Initially discouraged by societal norms that deem braiding a feminine profession, he found the courage to embrace his passion for hair styling, which he developed by practicing on his family members. After gaining popularity through social media, he has turned his skill into a thriving business that supports his family. Mwingira aims to open a large salon and a braiding college to empower other youth, advocating against gender stereotypes in the workforce.

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Frank Mwingira turned his passion for hair-styling into a professional career despite societal views that braiding is exclusively women's work.

Breaking stereotypes: How male braiders are turning hair styling into a thriving business in Tanzania
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-09-12
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