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.

Why students choose HDKP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salons across DFW & Wichita Falls

200+

Team members and growing

Career levels to grow into

Compare your options

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

Benefits	Commission- 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.

Check out open positions or reach out to learn more.