At the heart of the Academy packet is the Great Clips proprietary cutting system. Great Clips prioritizes a standardized, reproducible method to ensure a customer gets the exact same haircut at any location across North America.

Before removing the cape, the stylist shows the customer the back of the haircut with a mirror and explicitly asks if they are satisfied with the length and style. 5. The Thank You

The Great Clips Academy and Great Clips University (GCU) provide standardized training for stylists to ensure consistency across salons. The "Hot Tools" or thermal styling components of the curriculum focus on professional safety, product knowledge, and efficient technique.