Hair Cuttery Donates More Than 81,000 Haircuts to Victims of Domestic Violence

May 5, 2017

Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence Give Free Haircuts to Thousands Across the Nation

Hair Cuttery, the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, today announced the donation of 81,731 haircuts to support victims of domestic violence. This year’s May Share-A-Haircut program marks the fourth year the salon and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) have partnered to spread awareness of domestic violence and offer survivors a free haircut. Since 2014, Hair Cuttery has donated 247,731 free haircuts valued at $5.37 million to domestic violence survivors.

“Our momentum with NNEDV continues to grow with each iteration of the spring Share-A-Haircut program, “said Dennis Ratner, CEO and founder of Hair Cuttery. “It is empowering to witness communities banding together to support such an impactful cause nationwide.”

With the help of NNEDV, the free haircut certificates will be distributed through its membership, which includes all 56 state and territorial domestic violence coalitions and over 2,000 local domestic violence programs. These certificates will benefit women, children, and men who have been affected by abuse.

“The continued success of our partnership with Hair Cuttery is inspiring. The Share-A-Haircut program is a great example of communities coming together across the nation to show their support for survivors,” said Kim Gandy, NNEDV President and CEO. “Partnerships like this enable us to continue working toward our mission to end domestic violence and support and empower all survivors.”

Since 1999, the Share-A-Haircut program has donated more than 2.16 million free haircut certificates valued at nearly $35 million. Hair Cuttery has an established history of charitable giving, supporting a range of local and national causes, including St. Baldrick’s Foundation, American Red Cross, The National Network to End Domestic Violence, American Cancer Society, and Girls on the Run.

About Hair Cuttery

Hair Cuttery is the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, with nearly 900 company-owned locations on the East Coast, New England and the Midwest. A full-service, value-priced salon, Hair Cuttery offers a full complement of cuts and styling, coloring, waxing and texturizing services with no appointment necessary, as well as a full line of professional hair care products. Hair Cuttery is committed to delivering a delightful client experience through WOW Service including a Smile Back Guarantee. Hair Cuttery is a division of Ratner Companies, based in Vienna, VA. www.haircuttery.com

About NNEDV

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as a leading national voice for domestic violence victims and their allies. NNEDV’s membership is comprised of all 56 state and territorial coalitions against domestic violence, including over 2,000 local programs. NNEDV has been advancing the movement against domestic violence for over 25 years, having led efforts among domestic violence advocates and survivors in urging Congress to pass the landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994. To learn more about NNEDV, please visit NNEDV.org