Lots of Independence school children will head back to class today sporting a new haircut thanks to the School of Cosmetology at Independence Community College.

ICC Cosmetology students welcomed local children to its Cuts for Kids event held yesterday at ICC West. The event provided kids with free back-to-school haircuts while giving ICC cosmetology students valuable hands-on experience working with younger clients. Working with children requires stylists to make younger clients comfortable, communicate in an age-appropriate way and work with a parent or guardian who may be helping make decisions about the haircut. Additionally, having a new haircut can help students feel confident and good about themselves on their first day of school.

The ICC Cuts for Kids event provided free haircuts to 64 kids. Students in USD 446 begin school today.