Hair Stylist

Great Clips; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Discounts on professional tools

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Great Clips Oakdale is hiring stylists and barbers to join a locally owned salon team. This full‑time position offers a guaranteed hourly wage of $25–$48 with tips, flexible scheduling, and a stable client flow from Great Clips marketing.

No self‑marketing required and opportunities for growth within the company. Join a supportive team, receive ongoing coaching and training, and enjoy the benefits of working with the world’s largest hair salon brand.

Qualifications

• Valid Cosmetology or Barber license is required.
• Passion for haircutting and helping customers look and feel their best.
• Desire to listen and deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cut hair and deliver quality haircuts to walk-in clients.
• Provide friendly, attentive customer service and build rapport.
• Contribute to a positive, team‑oriented salon environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Listening skills

Communication

Education

Cosmetology or Barber License

Job description

Bergen Plaza 7169 10th St N Oakdale, Minnesota

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 for a hair job that's actually fun? Walk in, cut hair, walk out happy. At Peyton Company, a locally owned Great Clips family with 14 salons across the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin, our clientele is already established, so there's no marketing, no chasing appointments, no dead air waiting on walk-ins.

What's in it for you:
$25-$48/hr
Full-time, 30+ hrs/week, with flexible scheduling and real stability
A genuinely fun team environment, plus real room to grow

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.

“Great Clips® salons offer the training, and the customers are already there. It’s a guaranteed way to start making money right away.”

You’ve got talent. Make it work for you.

As a Great Clips® salon stylist, you'll be part of a team that feels like family. And with a built‑in customer base, you'll start helping others on day one. So, if connecting with people is your thing, it's time to connect with a Great Clips® salon.