It has been established that buying certain items like hair extensions, clothes, shoes and fabrics from markets within Lagos is an easier way to save money. A lot of you have been convinced that it is only at Eko market (Lagos island) you can get the best deals. Through my experience working part time as a personal shopper, I was able to map out certain areas in Lagos where you can get the best deals on specific items. So if you are a resident of Lagos or just visiting, here are some items and were you can get the best deals on each.
Lets begin!
HAIR EXTENSIONS AND WIGS
If you happen to be looking for where to shop for hair
extensions or wigs, YABA market is your best bet. YABA market is located within the centre of
Lagos; in between the island and the mainland. Shopping at the market can be
distracting because of the rowdy nature of the market, so when you go there in
search for weaves ask for directions to the “train track” you will find a lot
of hair dealers from whom you can get variety.
CLOTHES (DRESSES)
This is actually dependent on the kind of clothes you are
looking for. If it is casual dresses you need, like the ones in my weekend get
up everyone can afford post. I suggest
going tlo Aswani market, located close to isolo at Lagos mainland you can find dresses
for as low as 500 Naira. For formal dresses, jumpsuits and play suits you can shop at either Yaba
market (inside the new Tejuoso complex) or Eko market.
JEANS
Jeans are one of my favourite things to buy, so of course I
have to have the numerous plugs for the best deals. You can get great deals on
jeans at either Yaba Market or Oshodi market as well. At oshodi market you can get to find thrift
jeans for 600 (fixed price), while at yaba market you can budget as low as 1200
naira for a new pair.
FABRICS
I almost forgot about fabric, from my experience I have seen
that where to get the best deals depends on the type of fabric you are trying
to get. For example Eko market is a better option for high end fabrics like
sugar lace, dry lace, aso oke, and head ties, while fabrics like Ankara, Lycra,
crepe, mesh, knit and denim you can get the best deals on these at Oshodi
market.
SHOES
For the best deals on shoes, I have arranged the various
markets according to where the best deals are from the cheapest to the not so
cheap but reasonable.
- Eko market (Lagos Island)
- Arena (Officers shopping complex Bolade)
- Yaba market
- Ikeja market (Before computer village)
That is it on my buyers guide on shopping within Lagos for
female fashion items. Be sure to share your thoughts about this post by making
use of the comments section below and if there are any places I failed to
mention do not hesitate to share.
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