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Hair Stylist Intern
Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon team and start building real-world salon experience while you're still in school. The Hair Stylist Intern role is designed for cosmetology and barber students who want to learn what salon life is really like, connect with a professional team, and prepare for a smooth transition into a licensed stylist role after graduation. This opportunity is ideal for students who are curious, motivated, and excited to grow their skills in a supportive salon environment.
Hair Stylist Intern Are you currently enrolled in cosmetology or barbering school? Great Clips is looking for motivated students interested in gaining real-world salon experience through internship or job-shadowing hours. Requirements:
Currently attending cosmetology or barbering school
School accepts internship/job-shadowing hours
Eager to learn and gain hands-on salon experience
Professional, reliable, and friendly
Come learn from experienced stylists and get a firsthand look at a career with Great Clips! Why you'll love it here Great Clips salons offer internship experiences that help students learn, grow, and feel confident stepping into the industry:
Exposure to a successful, stable salon brand and professional salon environment
The opportunity to build relationships with experienced stylists and salon leaders
Hands-on learning around salon operations, customer service, and teamwork
Opportunities to observe and support haircutting and finishing techniques, as allowed by state regulations
Experience using salon systems, tools, and technology
A supportive setting to ask questions, learn expectations, and understand day-to-day salon life
A pathway to future opportunities as a licensed stylist, where available
Program structure, scheduling, and responsibilities may vary by salon location, as internship programs are created and managed by individual Great Clips salon organizations.
What you bring to the team To be considered for a Hair Stylist Intern opportunity, you'll need:
Current enrollment in a cosmetology or barber program
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong communication skills and a professional mindset
A desire to work as part of a team and support a great salon experience
Reliability, curiosity, and openness to feedback
FAQ
Q: Is this a paid internship? A: Compensation, if offered, varies by salon organization. Details will be shared during the interview process.
Q: Will I be cutting hair as an intern? A: Intern responsibilities vary by location and must follow state regulations. Most interns observe, assist, and learn rather than perform full services.
Q: Does this role lead to a job after graduation? A: Employment is not guaranteed, but many salons use internship programs to connect with students who may be a good fit after licensure.
Q: Are Hair Stylist Intern opportunities available at all Great Clips salons? A: No. Internship programs are completely optional and offered by select locally owned Great Clips salon organizations.
All Great Clips® salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees. Franchisees, not Great Clips, Inc., are responsible for all hiring and personnel matters at their individual salons.
Worksite address
mchenry, IL, 60050, US
Who can apply
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