ClipDart Founder Kyle Parker Is a Man on a Mission
When then college freshman Kyle Parker landed in rural Iowa, he found himself miles away from the barbershops of southside Chicago…
Canvas Rebel: Meet David Rodriguez
We were lucky to catch up with David Rodriguez recently and have shared our conversation below…The best boss I have ever had and still have is Kyle Parker…
Students look their best after Mel Weekend hair styling event
On Thursday, Sept. 26, the May Room, known for hosting a city of theater productions and banquets, was transformed into a makeshift professional…
Clip, Cut, Connect for BIPOC Mental Wellness
Health Promotion Services is partnering with ClipDart and the Cultural Centers to promote mental health awareness and support for BIPOC students at USF…
Renegade Nexus Offers Students Free Haircuts and Styling
Bakersfield College’s Renegade Nexus is dedicated to supporting the basic needs of students who…
Inside Iowa State: Haircare in an unlikely location
Tucked away in a multipurpose space at Parks Library Tuesday, six barbers from the Des Moines area…
A local college grad says his haircare startup addresses inequity. Now he's in 26 states
When Kyle Parker relocated from Chicago's South Side to attend college in Grinnell, Iowa in 2016, he…
Rochester Review: Basic haircare is not always cut and dried
Barbers and stylists connect with us as humans, care for communities, and make us feel whole, says ClipDart founder Kyle Parker ’18. I spent three years at Grinnell College in Iowa before transferring to Rochester…
Boosting mental health through haircuts: ClipDart recreates barbershop, salon experience for Glendale older adults
Surrounded by the low hum of clippers and the click of scissors cutting hair, a group of older adults sits at..
Renegade Nexus Offers Free Haircuts to BC Students
The Renegade Nexus at Bakersfield College is a unique service that aims to support the basic needs of BC students. Students have access to food resources, health resources, transportation resources…
Cronkite Noticias: Cortes de Pelo Gratis
Todos quieren sentirse y verse bien, pero Cortes de Pelo puede ser costoso. Una organización mejora el bienestar mental a través de barberos móviles…
Hidden Gems: Meet Kyle Parker of ClipDart
ClipDart’s concept came to me via my mental wellness struggles while attending Grinnell College in Iowa. Being an African-American from the…
BarberVUE TV Presents: @ClipDart | MINA B CHOPPIN
Hey guys! It’s Carmina with Mina B Choppin and today we have David here with ClipDart. I’m going to let him do his shameless plug…
Exploring Life & Business with David Rodriguez of ClipDart
Growing up, I could not afford haircuts, which lowered my self-esteem. When I started junior high, I decided to cut my hair, friends…
PVCC Partnerships Inspire Mental Wellness
There is something to be said about a fresh haircut and a sharp outfit to help one look and feel their best…
FOX 10 Phoenix: ClipDart Provides Seniors with Free Haircuts
Expenses can add up, especially for many seniors who've been retired for years, every penny counts…
Improving Mental Wellness Through Hair Care
Who doesn’t love a great hair day?! Believe it or not, a great haircut can make a big difference when it comes to how we feel about ourselves…
Arizona PBS: ClipDart Joins Arizona Horizon Episode
David Rodriguez tells us how ClipDart is improving mental wellness for marginalized and underserved communities via mobile barbers…
ClipDart is Transforming Mental Wellness Through Hair Care
ClipDart is revolutionizing the hair care industry with a focus on improving overall mental wellness through its non-profit organization…
ABC15: Non-Profit Makes Haircuts More Affordable
Seniors are keeping more money in their pocket. This is thanks to a nonprofit lending their scissors for a very generous cause…
Business for Good: How Social Spin and ClipDart are Changing Lives
Host Karen Nowicki connects with David Rodriguez, Chief Strategy Officer of ClipDart, as they share their wisdom and experience in…
FOX 10 Phoenix: “ClipDart” Working With Senior Centers to Provide Free Haircuts
ClipDart is launching a program aimed at senior and keeping them looking sharp. This is via a brand new grant that was gifted to ClipDart…
FOX 10 Phoenix: Senior citizens offered free haircuts
Valley barbers are taking their services on the road to help seniors. It’s all thanks to a grant. Fox ten's Danielle miller explains,
Revolutionizing their industries: ClipDart and Social Spin
ClipDart is a mobile barber non-profit organization and partner of Social Spin. They understand the mental…
FOX 10 Phoenix: Free Haircuts For Those In Need
Free Haircuts for those in need today. A new haircut can be a whole new attitude…
Providing mental health services in Phoenix, one haircut at a time
ClipDart Founder and CEO Kyle Parker has a vision for the future of hair care, one that…
FOX 10 Phoenix: Seniors Get Free Haircuts
Two Valley nonprofits team up to give free haircuts to seniors. The Foundation for Senior Living and ClipDart partnered up to give free haircuts to seniors who…
Meet Kyle Parker | ClipDart Founder/CEO & Former Professional Basketball Player
We had the good fortune of connecting with Kyle Parker and we’ve shared our conversation…
Free Haircuts For Seniors | Cronkite News
For some seniors, there is no guarantee when their next haircut is. Mobility, access, and cost can all stand in the way of getting a fresh…
ClipDart Provides Free Hair Care as Health Care to Phoenicians in Need
The organization gives haircuts in a Mesa laundromat and 13 senior centers across Maricopa County. Social Spin Laundromat in Mesa was a buzz of activity…
ClipDart brings haircare, mental health solace to Maricopa County seniors
When you look good, you feel good, ClipDart founder and CEO Kyle Parker says, a mentality…
Meet David Rodriguez | Arizona ClipDart Barber Team Lead
Most outsiders are unaware of the fact that when you look your best, you feel your best and then you perform your best. A barber/stylist…
azfamily 3TV: Valley Non-Profit Makes Difference with Haircuts
“ClipDart” is offering free haircuts to help improve peoples mental health. You look good. You feel good. And that is the feeling people often get when…
Boosting Resident Self-Esteem One Haircut at a Time
Project Access has recently entered into a collaboration with the innovative & groundbreaking effort called ClipDart…
Company boosts mental health through hair care services
A good haircut is important, whether for feeling confident or making a positive first impression. However, finding a knowledgeable barber or stylist…
The Barber Block Arizona Podcast | Episode 6
Andres ‘Dre The Barber’ Flores, ClipDart’s Marketing Specialist, joined The Barber Block AZ Podcast to share his barbering journey and expertise…
Kyle Parker: Finding comfort in being uncomfortable
As Black people, we understand the power of appearance. Throughout our time walking this earth, our cultural influences have generated…
ClipDart teams up with CIES
ClipDart, founded by Kyle Parker, recently partnered with the Center for Intercultural Engagement and Support (CIES) to provide free haircuts for students in need. Students are able to sign up for…
Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Arizona: Back to School Event
On Saturday, July 16th BBBSAZ hosted 25 families for a fun-filled Back to School event. This event benefitted Littles (mentees) in our program…
Mobile Baber App ClipDart Delivers Haircuts to ASU Students
'It's not just a service': On-demand app brings hairstylists who are experienced with textured hair to students, minorities and communities in need…
Luther College provides expert haircuts for students of color who struggle to find a barber locally
For some students of color, it can be difficult to find a barber who is experienced in cutting their hair….
ClipDart is an on-demand barber app aimed at people of color
It’s funny how we can take certain things for granted, like haircuts. Over the course of more than 50 years of living…
ClipDart: Kyle Parker
Xavier celebrates the first day of BHM by sitting down with entrepreneur & innovator Kyle Parker to discuss the launch of his App "ClipDart" and why it will change the world.
In the Studio - On-Demand Barbers
Jeff Shaw hosts Kyle Parker who is the founder and CEO of ClipDart…Kyle discussed the launch of their iOS ClipDart app…The app was build by barbers for…
UR Alum’s app brings barbers to POC students at PWIs
Kyle Parker, founder and CEO of ClipDart, an on-demand mobile barbershop service, went to the same barbershop in his hometown for 18 years…
Meet Kyle Parker | ClipDart Founder/CEO & International Professional Basketball Player
We had the good fortune of connecting with Kyle Parker and we’ve shared our conversation below…
UW-Stout Career Services teams with barber to offer free haircuts
A good haircut can generally give people a confidence boost. UW-Stout’s Career Services teamed up….
Grace’s Place opens with a focus on fellowship and inclusivity
Kyle ‘Paco’ Parker, the founder and CEO of ClipDart, an on-demand barber service for…
Barbering app aims to improve mental wellness
Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Kyle Parker never had to go far to find a barber. “If my barber wasn’t available…
In The Studio - Day of Duty
Host Jeff Shaw talks with Kyle Parker who is the founder and CEO of ClipDart. He talked about his background, why he started ClipDart and the mission to help neighbors…
Inspiration for Your App
During the 2021 TECH CORPS Hackathon, students from all over the state of Ohio will learn how to program and develop a mobile app. We spoke with…
Kyle 'Paco' Parker - Founder & CEO of ClipDart, a mobile barber service
Kyle 'Paco' Parker - Founder & CEO of ClipDart, a mobile barber service
‘A Day of Freedom’ theme at Juneteenth celebrations that provides help to those in need
TEMPE, AZ — In Tempe Saturday morning, "A Day of Freedom" was the theme for Juneteenth this year. The company ClipDart provided free haircuts among other essentials to…
ClipDart Is The Mobile Barber Service Black Students At PWIs Have Been Waiting For
When Kyle Parker began attending a predominantly white institution (PWI), he quickly realized that getting a decent haircut would be a challenge.
Spotlight on Entrepreneurs: Kyle Parker of ClipDart
The hosts chat with the CEO & founder of "ClipDart" which is..
Tempe Juneteenth event seeks to bring the community together
PHOENIX — Juneteenth became a federal holiday on Thursday after President Joe Biden signed legislation into law.
Mobile app developed by alumnus brings barbers to students of color
Idea for app came after Kyle Parker ‘17 surveyed Black and LatinX Grinnell students about barber access.
On-demand barber and Valley nonprofit offer free haircuts to people in need
ClipDart, an on-demand barber service, teamed up with Nourish Phoenix to give out free haircuts to anyone who needed them
ClipDart Barber | Cronkite News
It started as a college student, when Kyle Parker could not find a barber to cut his textured hair. So the former Arizona resident created ClipDart app.
On-demand barber service offers free haircuts in Phoenix
Sometimes a haircut is more than just that: It can be a form of therapy, a brief escape from the stress of real life, or a much-needed confidence boost. Just ask the group of Maricopa County barbers that spent…
ClipDart barber business snips away inequities of Black hair styling
Kyle Parker recalls two distinct experiences that led him to launch ClipDart, a barber network where hair – particularly, textured hair – community and mental wellness intersect.