Create the Cut

 

February 2026

Welcome Future Stars of the Salon Industry!

We’re thrilled to invite cosmetology students across participating schools to audition for a chance to represent their school at the Create the Cut event — a high-energy, high-visibility platform to showcase your creativity, technical skills, and passion for the craft.

  • What: Create the Cut – Presented by AZG Great Clips – Haircutting Competition

  • Who: Currently enrolled cosmetology students can audition.

  • School Selections: 1 student representative + 1 alternate per school to be selected by instructors and/or school administrators/student services.

How to Qualify:

  1. Audition at Your School – Check with your instructor or student services for posted audition dates.

  2. Show Off Your Skills – Compete in a school-level audition judged by your instructors.

  3. Be Selected – Your school will choose 1 student and 1 alternate to represent them.

  4. Submit Your Entry – Schools must submit selected students’ entries by December 31, 2025. Signed Liability Release Waiver must be included with all entries.

 

What Happens Next?

  • Selected students will receive direct entry into the Create the Cut event, with submission form (& signed liability waiver).

  • Additional information will be provided by a Great Clips representative in January 2026.

 

Space is LIMITED!

Enter TODAY!

 

Reach out to angela.bone@greatclips.net and/or cpinkney@lsgfmanagement.com with any questions