Story and Photo by Chris Barber
Contributing Writer

Mark Avery, who operates KSQ Barber Lounge in the 100 block of East State Street in Kennett Square, gave out free kids’ haircuts for school on Monday at his shop.

He said he called them “Back-to-school cuts.”

“I’m a 2006 graduate of Kennett [High School]. I always like doing something for the community. It’s something I really like to do,” he said.

A lifelong borough resident, he said the day of cuts was organized by Kathy Tedesco, who operates Hometown Groups Hair Salon.

She said she was supported by the non-profit Kennett Area Community Service (KASC) who also helped her supply the kids with free backpacks filled with classroom supplies.

She was on hand at the hair-cutting event with two helpers who are nurses. They checked the kids for lice before they went in for the cut.

“I always look for ways to give back to the community,” Tedesco said.

She added that she got the word out about the haircuts on social media.