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Misheck Maina- Creative braider of the year and salonist who almost took his own life before finding success

Who is Misheck Maina?

Maina Misheck is a professional hairdresser born and raised in Meru. I’m the fourth born in a family of six. I dropped out of school in Standard Eight after I failed to connect with books. I later tried casual jobs in different companies before my sister suggested that I join a technical college for hairdressing. I joined college and earned a diploma in cosmetology.

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