Hair Stylist Intern
About The Position
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. Finish cosmetology or barber school while gaining real salon experience in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. This is more than an internship—it’s a direct path into your future career. Earn $13/hour while in school, build real skills with real clients, and gain hands-on experience that prepares you for success after licensure. Once licensed, move into a stylist role with earning potential of $25+ per hour. Start learning, earning, and building your future today.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
- A pathway to future opportunities as a licensed stylist, where available
Responsibilities
- Build real-world salon experience while in school.
- Learn what salon life is really like.
- Connect with a professional team.
- Prepare for a smooth transition into a licensed stylist role after graduation.
- Gain hands-on experience that prepares you for success after licensure.
- Build real skills with real clients.
- Observe and support haircutting and finishing techniques, as allowed by state regulations.
- Experience using salon systems, tools, and technology.
- Ask questions, learn expectations, and understand day-to-day salon life.
Benefits
- Earn $13/hour while in school
- Earning potential of $25+ per hour once licensed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
