Great Clips® Hair Stylist Salon Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI and Surrounding Areas
What other types of jobs does Great Clips® offer in and around Grand Rapids–Kalamazoo–Battle Creek, MI besides Hairstylist positions?
Great Clips® salons offer opportunities to work as a receptionist at the front of the salon or grow into salon management or area leadership roles. Salon management jobs in Grand Rapids–Kalamazoo–Battle Creek, MI
Great Clips® also awards cosmetology or barbering scholarships annually—up to $5,000 per recipient.
Learn about the Great Scholarship Program.
What license or certification do I need for a hairstylist or barber job at Great Clips® in and around Grand Rapids–Kalamazoo–Battle Creek, MI? All stylists must hold a valid Michigan cosmetology or barbering license to practice in a Great Clips® salon. Learn more about state requirements: Michigan Board of Cosmetology licensing requirements
Does Great Clips® offer part-time jobs or flexible scheduling options to hairstylists or barbers in and around Grand Rapids–Kalamazoo–Battle Creek, MI?
Yes! Local Great Clips® salons offer part-time and full-time schedules to help you balance your professional and personal life.
Click here to see Part-Time Hairstylist jobs in Grand Rapids–Kalamazoo–Battle Creek, MI.
Do Great Clips® salons offer training for hair stylists and barbers?
Absolutely. Local Great Clips® salon owners provide high-quality technical training, online education, and live virtual sessions to support your ongoing growth.
Does Great Clips® offer hair color services?
We do not offer hair color services. As a Great Clips® salon stylist, you get to focus on what you love—cutting hair! You’ll get to cut men’s, women’s, and kids’ hair. Additional services may include shampoo, bang trim, beard trim, neck trim, styling, and perms. Services may vary by location.
Why Grand Rapids?
- Relatively affordable cost of living (vs many U.S. metros) —Cities like Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo tend to have lower costs for housing, groceries, and everyday expenses compared with large coastal or very expensive metros.
- Reasonably accessible housing —Housing prices and rents are often more manageable than in major metropolitan areas, making it easier to own or rent without prohibitive costs.
- Good cultural scene and local amenities —Especially in Grand Rapids: there’s a vibrant arts and culture scene — art museums, galleries, performing arts (theaters, orchestras, dance), and a strong local food + craft-brew / distillery culture.
- Access to nature, green-space & nearby lakes/trails —In Grand Rapids and the surrounding region, there are parks, rivers, and natural areas — offering a balance of city living with access to outdoors, trails, and water-related recreation.
