Courtney Holmes, a barber in Iowa, has found an epic way to inspire kids to read. Holmes offered kids free back to if they read. Courtney Holmes even helped the children who sat in his barber chair sound out words they didn’t know. Oomph Salon in Kansas City helps kids start the school year with a little extra confidence by offering free Students in Summit County can get a jump start on the new year with complimentary back-to-school haircuts.

On a first-come-first-served basis, St. Paul barber Milan Dennie will give free haircuts to kids in kindergarten through 12th grade.