Hair Stylist

Great Clips; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Discounts on salon tools and products

Online Check-In / Great Clips App

Job summary

Great Clips is hiring in Michigan. Join a locally owned salon team as a stylist or barber—experience welcome or graduate. Earn an hourly wage plus tips, with potential bonuses, PTO, and insurance options.

Great Clips University offers ongoing training, and technology like Online Check-In supports focus on delivering great haircuts. We value a team-oriented culture, flexible scheduling where possible, and opportunities for advancement into management roles.

Qualifications

• Valid Cosmetology or Barber License (state-specific) required.
• Passion for haircutting and helping customers look and feel their best.
• Strong customer service and ability to build genuine connections.
• Team-oriented attitude and contribution to a great team culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform haircuts and related services for clients.
• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with clients.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Listening skills

Education

Cosmetology 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.

We are actively building our salon teams, come be part of something GREAT! Stylist earning potential reflects hourly wage, tips, commissions, and bonuses! We also offer paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and so much more! Hone your craft and be your best, we encourage growth and strengthen our salon culture by offering paid continuing education and virtual training! We can’t wait to meet you!!

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.

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 #: 2025-59626