Hair Stylist Intern

Great ClipsHuntley, IL
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. Our intern program offers future stylists the chance to shadow licensed professionals, observe real salon operations, and learn Great Clips techniques in a hands-on environment. For cosmetology students in an approved apprenticeship or internship program.

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 supportive setting
  • A pathway to future opportunities as a licensed stylist, where available

Responsibilities

  • Shadow licensed professionals
  • Observe real salon operations
  • Learn Great Clips techniques in a hands-on 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

  • Compensation, if offered, varies by salon organization. Details will be shared during the interview process.
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