On-Site Barbershops, Belonging, and Well-Being: Evaluating the USF Clip, Cut, Connect Program

Authors

• Jenny Lee, University of San FranciscoFollow
• Evelyn Y. Ho, University of San FranciscoFollow
• Hsiu-Lan Cheng, University of San FranciscoFollow
• Joyce Yang, University of San FranciscoFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The Clip, Cut, Connect program is an on-campus initiative that addresses mental health equity for BIPOC students at USF through a partnership with ClipDart—a national organization that provides culturally competent, on-site hair care to underserved communities. The program provides responsive, culturally grounded support through barbers and stylists, creating inclusive spaces that reduce stigma and expand access to mental health resources at USF. Alongside this initiative, research is being conducted to understand how programs like Clip, Cut, Connect impact student well-being, sense of belonging, and access to care. By participating, students contribute to building knowledge that will shape more inclusive mental health resources on campus and beyond.

Citation Information

Lee, Jenny; Ho, Evelyn Y.; Cheng, Hsiu-Lan; and Yang, Joyce (2026) "On-Site Barbershops, Belonging, and Well-Being: Evaluating the USF Clip, Cut, Connect Program," Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Scholarship: Vol. 10, Article 1.
Available at: https://repository.usfca.edu/jips/vol10/iss1/1