Kids Start School Year On Right Foot With New Haircut
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- It's back to school time for thousands of children in the Denver metro area.
Nearly half of students in the Englewood School District come from families who are struggling in these tough economic times. That means many back to school essentials, like fresh haircuts, may go overlooked.
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Cuttin' It Loose salon on Sunday for a cut-a-thon. All children received haircuts, free of charge.
Stylists said a haircut does more than just give kids a tidy appearance.
"It helps them feel good about going to school, it helps them interact with one another. It helps them feel better about themselves that they can walk in to the first day of school confident that they look good," said Cuttin' It Loose salon spokeswoman Jennifer Cabral.
About 150 children received free haircuts on Sunday. The event also included free ice cream and puppet shows.
