Hair Stylist Intern

Great Clips • Northampton, MA

4d

About The Position

The Hair Stylist Intern role is designed for cosmetology and barber students who want to gain real-world salon experience while still in school, learn about salon life, connect with a professional team, and prepare for a possible transition into a licensed stylist role after graduation. Interns learn in a supportive salon environment, with program structure, scheduling, and responsibilities varying by location because individual salon organizations create and manage their own internship programs.

The experience may include exposure to salon operations, customer service, teamwork, salon systems, tools, and technology. Interns may observe and support haircutting and finishing techniques as allowed by state regulations; responsibilities vary by location, and interns typically observe, assist, and learn rather than perform full services. Employment after graduation is not guaranteed, and internship opportunities are offered only by select locally owned Great Clips salon organizations. Compensation, if offered, varies by salon organization and will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a cosmetology or barber program.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and a professional mindset.
• Desire to work as part of a team and support a great salon experience.
• Reliability, curiosity, and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Learn about salon operations, customer service, and teamwork through hands-on learning.
• Observe and support haircutting and finishing techniques as allowed by state regulations and the salon's program.
• Learn to use salon systems, tools, and technology.
• Support a positive salon experience as part of the team.
• Ask questions, learn salon expectations, and become familiar with day-to-day salon life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed