Hair Stylist

Great Clips; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Great Clips is hiring a full-time licensed stylist in Akron who loves haircutting and helping customers look and feel their best. We provide clients, so you can focus on your craft and growing your skills.

Earn $12.00–$25.00 per hour, with potential bonuses and incentives. Benefits like medical coverage and PTO may be available at some locations. Join a team that's supported and focused on your success.

Qualifications

• A valid Cosmetology or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province).
• A passion for haircutting and helping customers look and feel their best.
• A desire to listen and make a difference through excellent customer service and genuine connections.
• A team‑oriented attitude and desire to contribute to a great team culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide great haircuts and customer service to clients.
• Collaborate with team to maintain a thriving salon environment.
• Continually improve techniques through on‑the‑job coaching and training.

Skills

Licensed cosmetologist/barber

Customer service

Team player

Education

Cosmetology or Barber License

Job description

Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon team and enjoy a rewarding career doing what you love! Whether you’re an experienced stylist or a recent graduate, we’re excited to meet you.

Ready to Make Hair Your Career?

Great Clips is looking for a full-time licensed stylist who’s ready to grow. We bring in the clients, so you can focus on what you do best: creating great hair and building your skills. You’ll have the support and opportunity to succeed with a team that wants to see you thrive.

Earn $12.00–$25 per hour, with total earnings potentially including base pay, daily productivity pay, bonuses, and incentives. Actual earnings vary based on experience and performance.

Why you’ll love it here

Great Clips salons give you everything you need to succeed:

• Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
• Job stability and a steady flow of customers driven by the marketing of the largest hair salon brand in the world — no self-marketing to find clients, booth rent or hidden fees, and no appointments required
• Skill training, one-on-one technical coaching, and ongoing development through Great Clips University (GCU)
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
• Potential for promotions to management, career growth and development opportunities, and recognition for great performance
• Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App — that helps take care of the busy work so you can focus on what you love most: delivering great haircuts
• A team environment where stylists help each other succeed
• Consistent income you can count on — without upselling pressure, commission stress or competition for walk‑ins

Employee offerings like medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.

What you bring to the team

To join the Great Clips salon team as a stylist or barber, you’ll need:

• A valid Cosmetology or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)
• A passion for haircutting and helping customers look and feel their best
• A desire to listen and make a difference through excellent customer service and genuine connections
• A team‑oriented attitude and desire to contribute to a great team culture

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: Do I need a license to work at Great Clips?

A: Yes. You’ll need a valid Cosmetology or Barber License. Licensing requirements vary by state or province.

• Q: Do I need to bring my own clientele?

A: No. Great Clips salons provide a steady flow of customers, so you can focus on doing great hair without self‑marketing or building a client list.

• Q: Do Great Clips salons offer color services?

A: No, Great Clips salons focus on haircutting. This allows stylists to work efficiently, build strong technical skills, and enjoy consistent, predictable days.

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 #: 2025-53605