Elix TechnologiesTanzania Limited

An Elix Technologies product

bald.

Making great hair for everyone.

Stop scrolling for hours to find the right salon. Bald brings Tanzania's best verified salons, barbershops and mobile stylists into one app — see their work, compare prices, book in seconds and pay with mobile money.

bald. Dar es Salaam
Tafuta mtindo… (search a style)

Verified near you · Saluni ya Wanawake

Mama Neema Braids Studio

Sinza · 1.2 km

4.9
Knotless braids · TZS 45,000Book

Zuri Hair Lounge

Mikocheni · 2.8 km

4.8
Silk press · TZS 30,000Book

Kito Locs & Care

Kinondoni · 3.4 km

4.7
Loc retwist · TZS 25,000Book

Bald Now

A verified stylist comes to you

Request
A customer getting braids in a salon

Saluni ya Wanawake

Women's Beauty Salon

Box braids · Knotless · Locs · Cornrows · Silk press

A barber giving a fade

Kinyozi

Barbershop

Skin fades · Kinyozi cuts · Beard trims · Waves

For customers

From "where do I go?" to booked in under a minute.

  1. Step 1

    Choose & discover

    Pick Women's Beauty Salon or Barbershop, then browse nearby verified providers, style galleries and prices.

  2. Step 2

    Book a slot

    Select a service, stylist, date and time from a live availability calendar.

  3. Step 3

    Pay securely

    Pay with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Mixx by Yas or card. Get an SMS confirmation and reminders.

  4. Step 4

    Look great, rate

    Confirm your service is complete, then rate and review to help others choose.

A mobile stylist with her styling case arriving at a client's apartment

Bald Now

Your stylist, at your door.

Like requesting a ride — but for your hair. Describe what you need ("box braids, I'm in Mbezi"), confirm your location, and nearby verified mobile stylists are notified. The first to accept is on the way, and you can follow them on a live map.

  • Live tracking of your stylist as they approach
  • Only ID-verified providers can accept requests
  • Share live service details with a trusted contact
  • Emergency & report button throughout every session

For salons, barbershops & stylists

Free to join. You only pay when you get paid.

No sign-up fees, no monthly subscription. Bald takes a small commission only on completed bookings — so we only grow when your business grows.

Free digital storefront

Showcase your photos, style portfolio, service menu, prices and opening hours.

Verified badge

Upload your licence and ID; our team reviews your business — targeted within 48 hours.

New customers

Reach people beyond walk-ins and social media, right when they are looking to book.

Booking management

Accept, decline and reschedule from one calendar. Block breaks and holidays.

Mobile money payouts

Daily, weekly or on-demand withdrawals straight to your mobile money account.

Business insights

See your bookings, top services, return customers and peak hours.

Register your business interest
Pay your wayM-PesaAirtel MoneyMixx by YasVisaMastercard

Where we're going

From Dar es Salaam to East Africa.

  1. Phase 1

    Launch in Dar es Salaam

    Android app, salon & barbershop booking, M-Pesa payments, verified providers, Kiswahili & English.

  2. Phase 2

    Bald Now & more ways to pay

    On-demand mobile stylists with live tracking, Airtel Money, Mixx by Yas and cards, iOS beta.

  3. Phase 3

    More cities

    Full iOS release and expansion to Arusha, Moshi and Mwanza, with featured listings and promotions.

  4. Phase 4

    East Africa

    Regional growth into Kenya and Uganda, and new service categories.

Questions, answered.

Is Bald available yet?+

Bald is in development and will launch first in Dar es Salaam on Android. Join the waitlist and we will let you know the moment it is ready.

How much does it cost salons and barbershops?+

Registering and creating your profile is free — forever. Bald only earns a small commission when you complete a paid booking through the app.

How do you verify providers?+

Every provider uploads business documents such as a business licence, national ID and proof of location. Our team reviews them before the business appears in the app.

Is Bald Now safe?+

Only verified providers with completed ID checks can accept Bald Now requests. You can share live service details with a trusted contact, and an emergency / report button is always visible.

Which languages does the app support?+

Kiswahili by default, with English available at the tap of a button.

Be first in line

Join the bald. waitlist.

Customers get early access when we launch in their city. Salon, barbershop and freelance stylist owners get priority onboarding and verification.

We only use these details to contact you about Bald, in line with Tanzania's Personal Data Protection Act, 2022.