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How local barber shop partners with schools to advance child literacy

Chris Quinones cuts Isaiah Lawrence's hair Friday, March 15, 2019, and his business Untouchable Hair Studio. The nine-year-old reads a book during the cut because the barber shop keeps a good supply of books on hand for youngsters and encourages them to read before and during their cut. - photo by Scott Rogers

03162019 BARBERS 1.jpg — Chris Quinones cuts Isaiah Lawrence's hair Friday, March 15, 2019, and his business Untouchable Hair Studio. The nine-year-old reads a book during the cut because the barber shop keeps a good supply of books on hand for youngsters and encourages them to read before and during their cut. - photo by Scott Rogers

Chris Quinones doesn’t offer just fresh cuts and fresh gossip at his shop. The founder of Untouchable Hair Studio in Gainesville treats his business as an extension of the community work he undertakes.