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Hair Stylist Intern

Burlington, WI · On-site

Great Clips is seeking a motivated Barber Apprentice to join our professional, highvolume salon. This role offers structured training, mentorship from experienced stylists, and consistent clientele.

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Hair Stylist Intern Bellevue, Wisconsin

Great Clips, Inc

Bellevue, WI • On-site

Internship

Re-posted 2 days ago

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5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 504 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 41 rated hair and beauty

Job description

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.
NO STUDENT LOANS....Are YOU looking for an Rewarding Career in the Beauty Industry? Become a Great Barber and earn while you Learn!!! Great Clips, in Collaboration with FVTC and DSPS, offers a Barbering Apprenticeship!! • Work and learn in a professional environment. • All cutting tools provided during training!! • Learn from well experienced staff at the largest salon brand! • Start making money from day one!
• Get your professional Barbering license in two years!
Why you'll love it here
Great Clips salons offer internship experiences that help students learn, grow, and feel confident stepping into the industry:
  • 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
  • Opportunities to observe and support haircutting and finishing techniques, as allowed by state regulations
  • Experience using salon systems, tools, and technology
  • 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

Program structure, scheduling, and responsibilities may vary by salon location, as internship programs are created and managed by individual Great Clips salon organizations.
What you bring to the team
To be considered for a Hair Stylist Intern opportunity, you'll need:
  • 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
Who we are
As the world's largest salon brand, with over 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada, Great Clips combines strong brand recognition, marketing, and support with a close-knit, team-oriented culture. We're passionate about cutting hair and providing great value for the whole family. Talented teams of skilled professionals, along with convenient hours and a great haircut experience, set us apart in our communities.
FAQ
  • Q: Is this a paid internship?
    A: Compensation, if offered, varies by salon organization. Details will be shared during the interview process.
  • Q: Will I be cutting hair as an intern?
    A: Intern responsibilities vary by location and must follow state regulations. Most interns observe, assist, and learn rather than perform full services.
  • Q: Does this role lead to a job after graduation?
    A: Employment is not guaranteed, but many salons use internship programs to connect with students who may be a good fit after licensure.
  • Q: Are Hair Stylist Intern opportunities available at all Great Clips salons?
    A: No. Internship programs are completely optional and offered by select locally owned Great Clips salon organizations.

All Great Clips® salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees. Franchisees, not Great Clips, Inc., are responsible for all hiring and personnel matters at their individual salons.
Job Ref #: 2025-52180

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Great Clips, Inc. was established in Minneapolis, Minnesota by founders David Rubenzer and Steve Lemmon in 1982, a time when most people received haircuts in one of three ways: in full-service hair salons, from barbershops or at home. As a stylist and businessman, David could see that the industry was changing. Customers were looking for a hair salon service that could fit their busy lifestyles and desire for value. To be part of that change – rather than find themselves competing with it – David and Steve developed the then-radical concept of a walk-in haircare salon with weekend and evening hours, offering customers a select list of services, and providing benefits for stylists. After the founders opened several successful hair salons, Ray Barton joined David and Steve as an owner in March 1983. With Ray's help and expertise in franchising, the trio set about growing the Great Clips hair salon brand. That success continues through today.

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Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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