LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County Public Schools is expanding its Cuts Curls initiative to provide free and reduced-price haircuts throughout the 2026-27 school year, transforming what was traditionally a back-to-school event into a year-round service for students. The program, made possible throug h partnerships with local barbershops and salons across Lexington, aims to help students feel confident and well-groomed as they return to campus. Participating businesses will offer free or reduced-price cuts and styling services to eligible students, with families able to schedule appointments directly with their chosen establishment. According to the district, the initiative provides students with access to free haircuts throughout the school year. The list of participating partners is available on the district’s website at FCPS.net/cuts, which families can bookmark for updates as new vendors may be added periodically. The program’s expansion reflects the district’s commitment to supporting student well-being beyond the classroom. Originally launched as a community event allowing students to receive free hairstyles before the school year began, the initiative has grown significantly since its inception. The district said the move demonstrates “generosity of community partners” who have stepped forward to support the effort. Families interested in participating should check the online partners list for available barbershops and salons, then contact their preferred location directly to schedule an appointment. The district notes that the list of participating businesses is subject to change and will be updated periodically throughout the school year. Sources Fayette County Public Schools Fayette County Public Schools – Cuts Curls Initiative Page This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from Fayette County Public Schools, enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://www.fcps.net/post-details/~board/fayette-county-public-schools-news/post/cuts-curls-set-for-2026-27-services. View in feeds The post FCPS Expands Free Haircut Program Year-Round for Students appeared first on The Lexington Times. ...read more read less