I wanted to give that gift to someone trying to make a difference in their life. Having this license enabled me to care for my family no matter how hard times got. “I realized how far my license had taken me in my hardest moments. The idea came up by founder Atalaya Figueroa in 2019, with the idea of doing some haircuts for donations to help someone financially through beauty school back in 2020. This “give back” event aims to provide monetary support in the beauty and barber industry for those who otherwise would not have the financial means to fulfill their educational goals.
Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside, a new local- and Latina-owned magazine that works to improve & expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses.Ĭut-A-Thon by a Blonde 2023 is happening on the South Side for its fourth year at Pica Pica Plaza, located at 910 SE Military Drive, from noon-5 p.m.
