Samantha Impaglia 
With September just around the corner, Hudson County students and teachers are prepping for all things back-to-school. (PS: we’re helping clear local teachers’ wishlists for the upcoming school year, which you can find here). A Jersey City salon and barbershop, Biscott Styles, is contributing to the back-to-school efforts by providing free haircuts, braids, and school supplies for local students. The event will take place on Sunday, August 31st from 10AM-3PM at 381 + 383 Summit Avenue in Journal Square. Read on for more about the free haircuts, braids, and school supplies event happening in Jersey City this weekend, and the local salon behind it.
Photo Credit: Biscott Styles
Event Details
Biscott Styles’ Back-to-School Community Event will take place on Sunday, August 31st from 10AM-3PM at 381 + 383 Summit Avenue in Journal Square — the location of the salon and barber shop. The initiative is designed to “ease the financial burden on families while ensuring students look and feel their best as they return to their studies,” per a press release.
Photo Credit: Biscott Styles
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Children ages 5-15 can enjoy completely free haircuts and hair braiding at each of the spots for the duration of the event. No appointments are necessary, and the services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
In addition to the free hair services, Biscott Styles will also be giving out free school supplies to attendees, while quantities last.
Photo Credit: Biscott Styles
“We’re beyond excited to give back to the Jersey City community that has supported us for so long,” Rose Scott, Co-Owner of Biscott Styles, said via a press release. “Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces as they get ready for a new school year is the best reward, and we look forward to a day filled with community spirit and fresh looks.”
“We recognize the importance of starting the school year with confidence, and we’re delighted to offer these services to our local families,” Jacques Bikai, Co-Owner of Biscott Styles, added. “We believe that even a simple haircut or a fresh set of braids can make a big difference for a child.”
About Biscott Styles
Photo Credit: Biscott Styles
Biscott Styles is both a barber shop and a hair salon located in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood. The barber shop is located at 381 Summit Avenue, with the hair salon situated right next door at 383 Summit Avenue. The spots are “dedicated to providing high-quality grooming and styling services to the local community,” and have a range of barber and hair services for all ages. The barber shop provides men’s haircuts, precise beard trims, classic hot towel shaves, and more. The hair salon specializes in professional hair braiding, but also does haircuts, styling, coloring, blow-drying, and makeup services. See prices and book an appointment on the website here.
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