Hairstylist / Barber - Growth opportunities!

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.

Our Cary salon is growing! Located just seconds off I-540, our salon is an easy commute from Raleigh, Durham, RTP, Apex, and Morrisville.

At Tar Heel Clippers, we're a family-owned Great Clips franchise that believes great teams create great salons. Average $30/hour with tips, commissions & bonuses

Paid training and ongoing skill development

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.

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

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. Talented teams of skilled professionals, along with convenient hours and a great haircut experience, set us apart in our communities.

You’ll need a valid Cosmetology or Barber License. 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. All Great Clips® salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees. are responsible for all hiring and personnel matters at their individual salons.

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