A locally owned Great Clips® franchise

Welcome to the Student Lounge.

Your career starts here. Explore what it's like to work at HDKP, see where you can go, and connect with a team that wants to help you succeed.

Group of new stylists training together

Why students choose HDKP

Not just another salon job — a real start to your career.

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Paid Training From Day One

You earn while you learn. No unpaid shadowing or waiting around.

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Start as a Receptionist

Not licensed yet? Join the team as a receptionist to get real salon experience before you graduate.

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Guaranteed Clientele

Great Clips has built-in walk-in traffic. No building a book from scratch — customers are already coming in.

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Ongoing Education

Great Clips University, in-salon coaching, and hands-on technical training to keep you growing.

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Real Career Path

Receptionist → Stylist → Assistant Manager → Salon Manager → Regional Manager. We promote from within.

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Full Benefits Package

Medical, dental, vision, Aflac supplemental insurance, 401K, paid vacation, and holiday pay.

33
Salons across DFW & Wichita Falls
200+
Team members and growing
5
Career levels to grow into

Compare your options

Not all salon jobs are created equal.

See how working at Great Clips HDKP stacks up against commission-based salons and booth rental.

BenefitsCommission-
Based
Booth
Rental
Great Clips HDKP
On-demand training support✓✓✓
Paid training✓✓✓
Advanced technical training✓✓✓
Immediate customer base✓✗✓
Start earning right away✓✓✓
Predictable income✓✓✓
Incentive-based earnings✓✗✓
Tip income✓✓✓
Paid time off✓✗✓
Medical/dental/vision benefits✓✗✓
Retirement plan enrollment✓✗✓
Schedules that fit your life✓✓✓
Career growth opportunities✗✗✓
Supportive salon culture✓✓✓
No marketing or backbar cost to stylist✓✓✓
✓ Yes
✓ Possibly — ask!
✗ Not common

All Great Clips® salons are owned and operated by third-party franchisees. Compensation, incentives, and benefits may vary by location.

Ready to start your career?

Check out open positions or reach out to learn more.