Hair Stylist Intern

Great Clips•Wethersfield, CT

61d•Onsite

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. We’re looking for full-time and part-time stylists to join our fun, supportive, and growing salon team. Earn $28–$40+ per hour, including tips and bonuses, while enjoying flexible schedules, Paid Time Off, a 401(k) with company match, Weekly Pay. No need to bring your own clientele—hands-on training, ongoing education, and career development to help you build confidence and advance your skills. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, Great Clips offers a positive environment where you can grow, succeed. Join the best team. 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.

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

Responsibilities

Observe and support haircutting and finishing techniques, as allowed by state regulations
Learn about salon operations, customer service, and teamwork
Gain experience using salon systems, tools, and technology
Ask questions, learn expectations, and understand day-to-day salon life