No Hair LEft BEhind.

Since 2022, our annual No Hair Left Behind initiative has provided hundreds of free haircuts and resources to Hartford residents in need.

This annual event began right next door to our shop at the South Park Inn.
What started as a small act of kindness — a friendly neighbor offering free haircuts to those experiencing homelessness — has grown into one of Hartford’s most powerful community gatherings.

Each year, No Hair Left Behind brings together barbers, stylists, volunteers, and sponsors to serve hundreds of residents with free grooming and wraparound services ranging from medical care to legal assistance.

By meeting the unhoused where they are, we help them reclaim their lives with dignity and renewed confidence, proving that compassion and connection can truly transform a community.

A man with a beard wearing a camouflage hat and a black shirt helping a young boy get a haircut in a community center or barbershop, with others in the background.

2022- The BEGINNING

First Annual No Hair left behind.

Inspired by the needs of the community, founder Miguel DelValle launched the first No Hair Left Behind event.

Hosted in collaboration with local faith-based organizations and community health providers, the event brought together barbers and volunteers united by one mission — to serve those who are often overlooked.

Dozens of free haircuts, self-care services, and essential support were offered to unhoused individuals and families in need, laying the foundation for what would become one of Hartford’s most meaningful annual community outreach events.

Flyer for a free no-shave workshop at 277 Main Street on June 11, 2023, from 9 AM to 3 PM, featuring haircutting services and medical screenings, with images of barber shears and a man getting a haircut.

2023- Building Momentum

Second annual No Hair left behind.

The second annual No Hair Left Behind event was hosted at a local church , allowing us to expand and serve even more residents.

Over 100 individuals received free grooming services, meals, and access to local service providers offering resources such as healthcare, housing assistance, and employment support.

Local barbers and stylists joined forces to amplify the mission, continuing to build trust, connection, and hope within the community — one haircut at a time.

2024- Dunkin’ Park Takeover

Third annual No Hair left behind.

Moved to Dunkin’ Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats, transforming the stadium into a giant open-air barbershop.

Over 40 volunteer Barbers and stylist from Hartford and New England participated, serving hundreds of men, women, and children.

Marked the first event hosted under the vision that would become

Scissors Society Inc.

2025 — Raising the Bar, Together

Fourth annual No Hair left behind.

The Fourth annual No Hair Left Behind continued to grow in scale and purpose, deepening our connection with the Hartford community.

A trusted network of local barbers, businesses, and volunteers working side by side to restore dignity through service. This year’s event focused on building stronger partnerships — connecting residents not just to haircuts, but to healthcare providers, legal advocates, housing programs, and employment opportunities.

Each chair, each haircut, and each conversation reaffirmed our mission: when the community shows up for one another, lives change.

Group of seven people, including four young girls wearing pageant sashes and crowns, two women, and a man, standing inside an airport near a table with gift items and boxed appliances. The airport has large windows and signs for CT and T visibly in the background.

A man with gray hair and a serious expression is having his hair cut by a barber in a large open space. The barber is a young man with dark hair, wearing a white shirt and blue gloves. The man is seated in a barber chair covered with a cape featuring images of barber tools and the words 'the Cut'. In the background, there is a sign that reads 'Homeplate Market' with a cartoon mascot, and a few signs pointing to drinks, snacks, and ice cream.

Event poster for Wise Guys Scissor Society's fourth annual 'No Hair Left Behind' charity event at the Hartford Yard Goats stadium on June 23 from 9 AM to 3 PM, featuring logos of participating sponsors and community partners.

A woman getting a haircut at a salon inside a public space, with people and signs visible in the background.

A man standing outdoors near a metal fence, smiling at the camera, wearing a black t-shirt with a bear and robot graphic and the word 'ROBOTIC' on it.

A person is getting a haircut at an outdoor barbershop stall with a barber cutting their hair. The person is seated and covered with a red cape, while the barber stands and uses scissors. There are spray bottles, a phone, and hairdressing tools on the table in the foreground. The area has signs from Dunkin' and Dark Blues Diner, indicating it's a casual setting.

Man getting a haircut at a free barbershop set up in an indoor public space, with signs and people in the background.

People playing dominoes at a table in a busy indoor space, with various signs and booths in the background, including a sign for a market and a sign advertising drinks.

2026 – FIVE YEARS OF IMPACT

FIFTH ANNUAL NO HAIR LEFT BEHIND.

The fifth anniversary brought together barbers, beauty professionals, volunteers, sponsors, healthcare providers, and community organizations from across New England, transforming the Connecticut Convention Center into a hub of service, support, and opportunity.

Free haircuts remained at the heart of the day, while community partners connected individuals and families to healthcare, housing, workforce development, mental health, recovery, reentry, and other essential resources all in one place.

Five years later, No Hair Left Behind continues to show what is possible when barbering becomes a bridge bringing people through the door and connecting them to opportunities, resources, and a community ready to show up for them.

MORE THAN A HAIRCUT.

No Hair Left Behind has always started with the barber chair, but the work has never stopped there.
In 2026, the Connecticut Convention Center gave us the opportunity to bring more of that vision together in one place. Guests could receive free barbering and beauty services while connecting directly with organizations providing healthcare, housing support, mental health resources, employment opportunities, recovery services, reentry support, education, and other essential services.
For some, the day started with a haircut. For others, it was a conversation, a resource they did not know existed, or an introduction to an organization that could help. Every person walked through the same doors and had access to the same experience.
That is what No Hair Left Behind has grown into. Barbering brings us together, but what happens around the chair is just as important.

WAHL SHOWED UP FOR HARTFORD.

Our fifth anniversary was made even more special through the support of Wahl Clipper Company. As presenting sponsor of No Hair Left Behind 2026, Wahl brought its mobile barbershop experience to the Connecticut Convention Center and stood alongside Scissors Society in supporting the barbers who gave their time and talent to serve our community.
Through Wahl's Cuts for a Cause initiative, every haircut represented more than a service. Wahl committed $100 to Scissors Society for each free haircut provided, up to $5,000, helping turn the work happening in the barber chair into direct support for our mission.
Their partnership also brought professional tools, products, and resources into the event, reinforcing something we believe deeply: barbers can be a powerful force for good in the communities they serve.

IT TOOK A COMMUNITY.

No Hair Left Behind 2026 was made possible by people and organizations willing to show up, contribute, and serve.
From our longtime sponsors and supporters to the barbers, beauty professionals, volunteers, healthcare teams, outreach workers, businesses, and community organizations who filled the Convention Center, every partner brought something different to the day.
Some provided financial support. Some brought services and resources. Others donated products, volunteered their time, or spent hours behind a barber chair. Together, they helped create an event that no single organization could have created alone.
To every sponsor, partner, barber, volunteer, and organization that showed up for Hartford, thank you.