Find a Salon
Back-to-school

Study up on school-year cool

Not sure what the kids are into this school year? We’re here to help with a haircut lookbook, team of Student Slang Translators, ideas for connecting with your kids and more.

See Joey Fatone get a lesson in student slang from his daughter Kloey

When boy band superstar Joey Fatone took his daughter to Great Clips® for a back-to-school haircut, he learned a thing or two about what the kids are saying these days—thanks to some help from our Student Slang Translators.

Meet the Student Slang Translators

Not exactly fluent in the latest lingo? Let our team of teachers let you in on what kids are saying this school year.

Gabe Dannenbring

Middle School Science Teacher
@gabedannenbring

Lauren Cella

High School History Teacher
@laurencella

Philip Lindsay

Middle School Special Ed Teacher
@mr_phlindsay_sped

Study up

Learn to speak student with our Slang Dictionary

Still don’t know sigma from skibidi? Click through to learn the current lingo—plus have fun making your tweens and teens cringe.

Read dictionary

Q&A with the Student Slang Translators

Learn how teachers Philip, Gabe and Lauren use slang to connect with students in the classroom.

Read Q&A

7 ways to connect with your kids while doing their hair before school

Helping your kids with their hair is a great time to chat. Check out our tips for simple hairstyles you can accomplish while checking in with them each day.

Read blog

Browse school-ready haircuts

This is a carousel, Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate through the slides

Long Layers
Long Layers
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Bouncy
Check it out
Medium Layers
Medium Layers
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Sporty
Check it out
Layered Bob
Layered Bob
  • Modern
  • Textured
  • Tousled
Check it out
Buzz Cut
Buzz Cut
  • Classic
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cool
Check it out
Undercut with Short Layers
Undercut with Short Layers
  • Effortless
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
Check it out
Layered Bob with Bangs
Layered Bob with Bangs
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Stylish
Check it out
Hard-Part Fade
Hard-Part Fade
  • Classic
  • Dapper
  • Textured
Check it out
Classic Taper
Classic Taper
  • Classic
  • Polished
  • Timeless
Check it out
Chin-Length Bob
Chin-Length Bob
  • Classic
  • Polished
  • Sweet
Check it out
Taper Fade
Taper Fade
  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Textured
Check it out
Shoulder-Length Bob
Shoulder-Length Bob
  • Classic
  • Sleek
  • Graceful
Check it out
Textured Crew
Textured Crew
  • Classic
  • Low Maintenance
  • Practical
Check it out
Curly Fade
Curly Fade
  • Classic
  • Low Maintenance
  • Timeless
Check it out
Side Part
Side Part
  • Classic
  • Low Maintenance
  • Simple
Check it out
Short Layer
Short Layer
  • Low Maintenance
  • Simple
  • Versatile
Check it out
Textured Fade
Textured Fade
  • Classic
  • Low Maintenance
  • Practical
Check it out

Ready for a fresh haircut?

Check in at your local Great Clips® salon now. We can't wait to make you look GREAT!