Improving mental wellness through on-site haircare

Haircare is essential…especially for people who lack access to culturally competent haircare!

At ClipDart, we are revolutionizing the haircare experience through our purpose—'Our Why.' Founded by Kyle Parker, ClipDart arose from his personal battle with haircare inequity as a college student in rural Iowa where haircare was largely inaccessible. His experience inspired ClipDart’s commitment to tackling haircare inequity in all its forms— be it travel, cost, discrimination, or other barriers. Today, we provide on-site and culturally competent haircare for underrepresented communities, all aimed at improving mental wellness. For us, cultural competency means tailoring our services to meet the unique needs of each person, regardless of their background. Through our innovative B2B model, ClipDart is breaking barriers & making haircare accessible to all!

Haircare Inequity: An Overlooked Barrier to Mental Wellness

The Problem

Many, especially underrepresented communities, must travel inconvenient distances to access a skilled hair professional they feel comfortable with.

Travel

Haircare costs have surged 100% since 2020, making it difficult for many to find consistent and affordable haircare services.

Cost

Discrimination at shops & salons discourages many from seeking haircare, especially those facing issues related to LGBTQ+ identity, poverty, and violence.

Discrimination

ClipDart’s Solution to Haircare Inequity

We partner with organizations to provide on-site and culturally competent haircare.

Our mission is to improve mental wellness within underrepresented communities through equitable access to culturally competent haircare.

We visualize a world free of haircare inequity!

Values: Community • Equity • Humility • Service

We have teams in 28 States & counting!

Service Areas

150+ PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

15,000+ HAIRCUTS PROVIDED

Quotes from the people we serve

  • As a low-income, international student, I hadn’t had a cut in nearly 4 years, which left me dealing with great anxiety & depression. ClipDart gave me my first cut right before graduation, & seeing myself transformed brought me to tears—I finally felt seen & loved!

    University of Rochester (New York) student

  • As a trans person, I felt unwelcome in shops, so I rely on ClipDart for my cuts. Their support has given me the confidence to be myself & led to a serious relationship for the first time in years!

    Participant from TaskForce Chicago partnership

  • As a senior, I found it nearly impossible to get haircare after COVID, which left me feeling depressed. Thanks to ClipDart, I’ve received the care I thought I’d never have. I haven’t felt this great since I was a teenager!

    Participant from Banner Health partnership

  • I hadn’t had a haircut in over a year until ClipDart came to Social Spin Foundation. Their monthly haircare gave me the confidence to apply for jobs, and I just got hired! I honestly believe I wouldn’t have gotten this job without their support.

    Participant from Social Spin Foundation partnership

  • ClipDart was amazing for me as a Black student. I was scared I wouldn’t get a haircut for the entire school year. There isn’t a place I’d feel comfortable going to in my college town.

    California Lutheran University Student