Tampa Campus News

Cuts for Kids event provides complimentary back-to-school hair cuts

Tampa, FL – (July 31, 2009) – With the start of school approaching, parents will soon be spending money on backpacks, notebooks, pencils, clothes and other necessities to get kids ready for the new school year. Thanks to Remington College, there’s one thing they won’t have to pay for – a haircut at Remington College.

Remington College-Tampa Campus is holding an event called Cuts for Kids where children (17 years old and under) can get complimentary haircuts from instructors and students in the Cosmetology program. The Cosmetology program teaches students the art of hair, skin and nail care through traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training in “The Salon at Remington”, which allows students to work with real clients.

The event runs from August 17th to August 28th. Parents can make appointments by calling Remington College-Tampa Campus at 813-316-4470 or just walk in. The salon is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Times are difficult for a lot of families, and getting kids ready for the start of school can cost a lot of money,” said Rosalie Lampone, Remington College-Tampa Campus President. “Cuts for Kids is a way for us to help parents save some money and help kids look and feel their best.”

Adults who bring a child in for Cuts for Kids will get 50% off select salon services for themselves, including haircuts, styling and nail care. See campus for details.

"It seems like something so small, but something like a haircut can help boost a child’s confidence,” said Dr. Lampone.

Remington College-Tampa Campus is located at 6302 East Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Suite 400 in Tampa.

***A videotape of children getting haircuts at Remington College and interviews about Cuts for Kids is available upon request

About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 19 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through the 19 campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in the fields of health science, criminal justice, business, electronics and information technology. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher-education community since 1985. For more information, please visit /

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