Haircuts For Those In Need

06/15/2026

This Father's Day we'll be downtown outside of the central library at the underpass cutting hair ✂️

🗓️ Sunday June 21st
⏰ 11:45am-2pm
📍 Central Library
Ellicott Street Underpass
Buffalo NY 14203

✨ First come, first serve basis

* If we have a braider, we will be providing braids. Feel free to text us at 716-201-0287 as the event gets closer to see if we have a volunteer braider.

Volunteers Needed 🙏
5 barbers/stylists, 2 assistants to sweep hair & direct guests, and 1-2 braiders

https://haircutsforthoseinneed.org/volunteer-information

06/09/2026

If you missed us yesterday, great news! We'll be at BestSelf Recovery Community next week ✂️

🗓️ Wednesday June 17th
⏰ 1:00 - 4:00pm
📍 Best Self Recovery Community
69 Linwood Avenue
Buffalo NY 14209

✨ First come, first serve basis

*If we have a braider, we will be providing simple braids. Feel free to text us at 716-201-0287 as the event gets closer to see if we have a volunteer braider.

Volunteers STILL Needed 🙏
5 barbers/stylists, 1 assistant to sweep hair & take names, and 1-2 braiders

06/01/2026

Next week we'll be at providing free haircuts to their residence, women's shelter, and our community 🤲

🗓️ Monday June 8th
⏰ 3-6pm
📍 100 E. Tupper St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
✨ First come, first serve basis

* If we have a braider, we will be providing braids. Feel free to text us at 716-201-0287 as the event gets closer to see if we have a volunteer braider.

Volunteers Needed 🙏
2-6pm, women's shelter starts at 2pm, open to the community at 3pm.

7 barbers/stylists, 2 assistants to sweep hair, and 1 braider

For more information 👇
https://haircutsforthoseinneed.org/volunteer-information

Message for any questions!

05/25/2026

Today! The Genesis Center

Monday Monday Monday ⏰ We will be across from the Genesis Center and St Simon's Church providing free haircuts to the community.

3 barbers / stylists / students with 250+ hours,
& 2 assistants still needed ✂️

🗓️ Monday May 25th
⏰ 4 - 7pm
📍 200 Cazenovia St
Buffalo NY 14210

✨ First come, first serve basis

* If we have a braider, we will be providing braids. Feel free to text us at 716-201-0287 as the event gets closer to see if we have a volunteer braider.

05/23/2026

We have a few spots left for this FREE class for any barbers, cosmetologists, and students interested.

Text to register or sign up online:
https://pointapp.org/orgs/4914

Calling all barbers & hairstylists 📣

Salon de Coquette is hosting a VIP haircutting class with & ✂️✂️✂️

Details 👇
🗓️ Monday June 1st
⏰ 2:00pm
📍 Salon de Coquette
484 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

Message to be added to the list or register online at:
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/642997

*Limited spots available

05/19/2026

Monday Monday Monday ⏰ We will be across from the Genesis Center and St Simon's Church providing free haircuts to the community.

3 barbers / stylists / students with 250+ hours,
& 2 assistants still needed ✂️

🗓️ Monday May 25th
⏰ 4 - 7pm
📍 200 Cazenovia St
Buffalo NY 14210

✨ First come, first serve basis

* If we have a braider, we will be providing braids. Feel free to text us at 716-201-0287 as the event gets closer to see if we have a volunteer braider.

05/17/2026

"You totally help me and made such a difference in my life" 💗 The impact a haircut can make is profound ✨

Uplift our community with Haircuts For Those In Need in one of a few simple ways:

Volunteer: Barbers, Cosmetologists, braiders, students with 250+ hours of training, assistants (anyone can take names & sweep hair) 🧹

Donate: Help us grow this great cause and get us closer to our mobile haircutting and shower trailer 🚿

Promote our cause: Share and interact with posts, talk to your hair care provider about joining out cause, spread the word! Ask us how you can help table a community event! 🤲

For more info please visit 👇

https://haircutsforthoseinneed.org

Message or email questions:

[email protected]

Text/Call: (716)201-0287

05/16/2026

🚨 We are currently very low on essential hair and skin care products to give away to our guests after their services.

We want to ensure every person we serve can maintain their fresh look and hygiene after they leave our chair.

How You Can Help:

While we will accept gently used items, new items are best and preferred to ensure safety and hygiene for our community.

✨ Most Needed Items:

Hair Care: Shampoo, conditioner, leave-in Conditioner, hair gels/pomades, edge control, bonnets, hair wraps, and brushes.

Skin/Body Care: Body wash, soap, lotion, moisturizer, and new deodorant.

Hygiene Essentials: Toothpaste, hand sanitizer, sunscreen new toothbrushes and chapstick.

Travel or Full Size: Both are accepted!

Reusable bags: One of our most requested items!

Drop-off/Donation Info:

If you would like to donate supplies they can be dropped off at: 📍484 Connecticut Street Buffalo NY 14213

Text/Call: 716-201-0287 to arrange pickup.

General donations and information 👇

https://haircutsforthoseinneed.org

Even small acts of kindness go a long way. Please share this post to help us spread the word and replenish our supplies! 🙏

05/15/2026

Mother's Day makeover 💐

This past Sunday we had the pleasure of giving out over 38 free haircuts for a special Mother's Day tribute at the Buffalo Central Library.

HFTIN partnered with Taylor's Harvest as they gave out pizza and flowers 🌺

To learn more, volunteer, or to contribute to our cause please visit:

https://haircutsforthoseinneed.org

Photography by 📸