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. Come job shadow at Great Clips! See what a typical day is like, observe experienced stylists in action, and get hands-on practice by cutting hair on a mannequin. You'll also have the opportunity to shadow our stylists during real client haircuts. This is an unpaid job shadowing experience designed to help you build confidence and explore the salon environment.
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
- Build relationships with experienced stylists and salon leaders
- 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
Responsibilities
- Job shadow at Great Clips
- Observe experienced stylists in action
- Get hands-on practice by cutting hair on a mannequin
- Shadow stylists during real client haircuts
- Learn about salon operations, customer service, and teamwork
- Observe and support haircutting and finishing techniques, as allowed by state regulations
- Experience using salon systems, tools, and technology
Benefits
- Exposure to a successful, stable salon brand and professional salon environment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
