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Joliet academy offers free back-to-school haircuts

Free cuts and styling for kids ages 5 to 16

By Bob Okon
Fusion Natural Hair and Braid Academy in Joliet is expected to open enrollment soon pending city approval.

Fusion Natural Hair and Braid Academy is located at 18 Ohio St. in downtown Joliet. (Gary Middendorf – gmiddendorf@shawmedia/Gary Middendorf)

Back-to-school haircuts and styling will be free on Aug. 14 at the Fusion Natural Hair & Braid Academy in downtown Joliet.

The academy at 18 Ohio St. will hold a Kidz, Kutz & Stlyez Event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The back-to-school event includes free haircuts, free lunch, and free school supplies while they last for kids ages 5 to 16.

Fusion Natural Hair & Braid Academy opened this spring and is owned by LeAnn Drake. Drake also has operate Luv’Le Style Salon in Romeoville since 2016.

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