A lively conversation has erupted on Nigerian social media after a breakdown of so-called “girl maintenance” expenses went viral, triggering mixed reactions and heated debates online.
The list, shared by a Nigerian woman, outlined the estimated costs of personal upkeep, including hair at ₦750,000, nails ranging between ₦7,000 and ₦25,000, skincare products costing ₦50,000 to ₦150,000, lashes at ₦25,000, waxing at ₦20,000, makeup at ₦50,000, and clothes ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦200,000.
The post ended with a tongue-in-cheek message aimed at men: “That ₦20k you are trying to send for Christmas is not enough sir… do better!” — a line that quickly caught attention and fueled the conversation.
While some women defended the figures, arguing that quality self-care and appearance come at a high cost in today’s economy, others described the list as exaggerated and unrealistic for the average Nigerian lifestyle. Many men, on the other hand, pushed back, questioning the expectation to fund such expenses and calling for more realistic standards.
As usual, the viral post has once again highlighted the ongoing discourse around relationships, financial expectations, and lifestyle pressures in modern Nigerian society — proving that conversations around money, gender roles, and upkeep remain as divisive as ever.
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