Maxi Blanco, of I Got You Next Barbershop, focuses on buzzing hair for Jaxson Peterson, 6, of New London, during the Back 2 School free haircut event organized by the Barbers United of Southeastern CT at Bates Woods Park in New London on Monday, September 4, 2023. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Kendy Zapata, with Jeffrey's Barber Shop, clips back hair for Giselle Masciarelli, 8, of North Stonington, before starting to cut her hair during the Back 2 School free haircut event organized by the Barbers United of Southeastern CT at Bates Woods Park in New London on Monday, September 4, 2023. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Anthony Erazo, of Upscale Barbershop, checks to make sure the ends are level on Zachary Blount, 11, of New London, during the Back 2 School free haircut event organized by the Barbers United of Southeastern CT at Bates Woods Park in New London on Monday, September 4, 2023. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Micha Tate, 5, of New London, smiles at family members before getting his haircut by John Sanchez, of I Got You Next Barbershop, during the Back 2 School free haircut event organized by the Barbers United of Southeastern CT at Bates Woods Park in New London on Monday, September 4, 2023. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Kendy Zapata, with Jeffrey's Barber Shop, blow dries hair for Giselle Masciarelli, 8, of North Stonington, during the Back 2 School free haircut event organized by the Barbers United of Southeastern CT at Bates Woods Park in New London on Monday, September 4, 2023. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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