East Austin barbershop gives free haircuts and backpacks to local students

AUSTIN, Texas — Profile Hair Studios gave out free haircuts and backpacks Sunday to students in east Austin and beyond. Owners say they wanted to make sure children start the new school year off right, looking and feeling their best.

They say they understand that times can be really tough for families and something as small as a haircut can be stretching parents’ wallets.

“Our goal was originally 36, which we’ve exceeded. Our goal now is to hit about anywhere from 55 to 60, which we feel like is a really good amount for our first year being in business, since it’s only eight barbers in there,” said one of Profile Hair Studios partners Avery Galvez.

The owners of the spot – Diego Ayala, Rodrigo Torres and Michael Delarosa – met while cutting hair at a different barbershop in east Austin.

The owners also credit Galvez, who had a big impact on their decision to open their own barbershop. They decided to open their shop in east Austin, because that is where they grew up as barbers. They wanted to contribute to the east side, as this area of town that contributed to them.

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