Hair Stylist Intern

Great Clips • Summerville, SC

41d • 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.

Attention Cosmetology Students! Learn the ropes of the hair biz and earn some cash while you're at it by applying to our program. As an intern, you'll be getting hands-on experience in a real salon environment. Think of it as your crash course in all things cosmetology, right on the front lines. Plus, you'll be making money as you learn. Once you're licensed and ready to rock as a full-fledged stylist, we're ready to roll with you. Interns who nail it are top contenders for a spot on our salon team.

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

• Interns who nail it are top contenders for a spot on our salon team.
• Many salons use internship programs to connect with students who may be a good fit after licensure.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in a real salon environment.
• 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

• Build real-world salon experience.
• Learn what salon life is really like.
• Connect with a professional team.
• Prepare for a smooth transition into a licensed stylist role after graduation.
• Earn some cash while you're at it.
• Making money as you learn.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree