Why choose Zenaba ?
If you have a talent for enhancing people’s look with African braids, box braids, knotless braids, dreadlocks, or twists with or without hair extensions — or if you’re a professional in afro hairstyling working from home and want to make a living from it — Zenaba is the platform made for you.
"Zenaba is the best platform to launch your career as an afro hairstylist in 2026!
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Whether you want to earn extra income or make it your full-time profession, Zenaba offers many advantages you won’t find anywhere else:
- A well-known platform since 2006 serving afro hair
- Qualified clients — visitors are actively looking for an afro hairstylist at home.
- Request qualification by AI (summary + score) for better matching.
- 3000+ local qualified requests every month! (all over France) see our afro hair statistics
- No subscription — Zenaba works on results!
- No need to create a website or manage social media, Zenaba covers all your needs
- Share your hairstyle creations, they help you earn credits and visibility!
- Total flexibility — you choose your clients and manage your schedule.
- Schedule management integrated into your hairstylist space
- Automatic Client Reviews collection
- Real-time client chat
- SMS / Email notifications
- Booking system with deposit option (optional)
- Client management (CRM)
- Statistics
- Hairstylist referral program (5% for life)
"Zenaba evolves with the needs of its hairstylists to become the ultimate tool
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How does it work?
1 - Sign up for free
To start styling, create your listing in 5 minutes!
If you don’t already have a Zenaba account:
You’ll be able to specify your services and service area… for more qualified requests.
2 - Receive local requests (SMS / email)
Interested in a request for afro braids, extensions, weaves, dreadlocks…?
Reply directly from your hairstylist interface
3 - Grow your business
Respond to the requests that interest you
and gain loyal clients!
Become an Afro Hairstylist!
We invite you to read our Guide to becoming an Afro Hairstylist
Exclusive benefits for afro hairstylists
Gain visibility: Benefit from Zenaba’s reach (1000+ requests per month) to connect with more clients who can’t find what they need in an afro hair salon, for styles like African braids, box braids, cornrows, twists, or dreadlocks.
No hidden fees, you only pay for what you use at very attractive prices.
Personalized advice to optimize your profile and maximize results with a dedicated contact during phone appointments as often as you like via Calendly.
Coming soon: Booking with deposit / Automatic reviews / Client newsletter / Promotion tools (referral system) (All these tools are coming in the next few weeks)..
If you’d like to discuss it, we can talk directly via Calendly!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Have questions? We have answers.
How do credits work?
Each time you want to respond to a service request, it costs 1 credit.
To avoid using a credit unnecessarily, we show you the request details beforehand (city, hairstyle type, desired date, etc.).
Is it really free to start?
Yes, you receive 10 free credits upon registration to test the platform.
What happens after using the 10 credits?
You can purchase additional credits with no commitment at a competitive price to continue responding to requests.
I’m not a professional, can I sign up?
Absolutely! Whether you’re passionate or a hairstylist, Zenaba is open to everyone.
Are there many requests?
Every month we receive over 1000 local requests (and growing). You’ll receive requests from clients with coily, curly, wavy, or straight hair for services ranging from treatments to braiding.
How can I get more requests?
Want more? Get credits (from your hairstylist space) to receive local requests dedicated only to your listing!
Is there a verification / promotion system?
Yes, we offer a verification pack you can purchase with credits: your listing gets a verification badge and ranking boost compared to other listings.
Sign up for free and start growing your business today!