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GREAT CLIPS UNIVERSITY

One of the biggest benefits of being part of the world’s largest salon brand: the education! Your development comes to life with Great Clips University (GCU). This exclusive training platform offers hundreds of live, virtual education classes each month, as well as an extensive library of video and course content to help grow your professional and technical skills.

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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • A smiling hairstylist with red hair is using a hairdryer on a male client with a shaved head.
    Academy

    First stop for every stylist at Great Clips salons: The GREAT Academy! Grow your confidence in delivering the brand and get ready to bring your skills and passion to life behind the chair–available in Spanish.

    Academy
  • Two women are engaged in conversation; one is wearing a blue blouse and holding a tablet, while the other listens attentively.
    leads

    Grow yourself and learn to grow others in this development program for salon managers. LEADS gives leaders the skills, support and tools you need to guide your salon teams to deliver the brand and achieve GREAT results.

    leads
  • A tablet screen displays a hairstyling session where an instructor is teaching a student.
    1:1 Technical Coaching

    When you're ready to conquer a new cut or need a hand tackling a tricky technical skill, Great Clips educators are ready with dedicated one-on-one sessions to help you build your expertise with confidence.

    1:1 Technical Coaching
  • Two women, one with curly hair and another with dark hair, are practicing hairstyling on a mannequin head.
    Coaching Academy

    Coaching Academy turns stylists into salon coaches, or mentors, who learn how to demonstrate techniques, champion skill development, and help inspire their fellow stylists to GREATness.

    Coaching Academy
  • Two stylish young individuals are smiling, possibly discussing the latest hairstyling trends.
    ADVANCED TECHNIQUES & TRENDS

    Stay ahead of the curve with our hands-on classes that teach the latest cutting techniques and trending haircuts.

    ADVANCED TECHNIQUES & TRENDS
  • A close-up image of a hairstylist using scissors and a comb to cut a client’s hair, with a digital tablet in the background.
    SHEAR ARTISTRY

    Got a minute? Check out Shear Artistry, a library of one-minute videos on Great Clips University (GCU) designed to enhance your cutting skills quickly and effectively.

    SHEAR ARTISTRY
  • A barber is using clippers to precisely shape a client’s hair, showing expertise in cutting tightly curled hair.
    TIGHTLY CURLED HAIR

    Learn how to create stunning haircuts for tightly curled hair and help your customers leave the salon feeling confident with their new look.

    TIGHTLY CURLED HAIR
  • A hairstyling training kit is displayed, including mannequin heads, a bag, and hairstyling tools.
    TRAINING KIT

    Great Clips salons have a dedicated kit of tools to support your technical training, including mannequin heads and tripods.

    TRAINING KIT

Each Great Clips® salon is independently owned and operated by local salon owners – training opportunities may vary by location.

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