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. WNW Inc is offering an unpaid job shadow opportunity for cosmetology students interested in gaining hands-on salon experience in a professional Great Clips environment. Students will observe licensed stylists performing haircuts, learn about daily salon operations, and experience customer service in a fast-paced salon setting. As part of the shadow experience, students will complete a haircut on a mannequin to fulfill cosmetology school requirements. This opportunity is designed to help students build confidence, improve technical skills, and gain real-world exposure to the beauty industry.
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 licensed stylists performing haircuts.
- Learn about daily salon operations.
- Experience customer service in a fast-paced salon setting.
- Complete a haircut on a mannequin to fulfill cosmetology school requirements.
- Build confidence, improve technical skills, and gain real-world exposure to the beauty industry.
- Build relationships with experienced stylists and salon leaders.
- Gain hands-on learning around salon operations, customer service, and teamwork.
- Observe and support haircutting and finishing techniques, as allowed by state regulations.
- Gain experience using salon systems, tools, and technology.
- Ask questions, learn expectations, and understand day-to-day salon life.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
