Great Clips

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Great Clips salon, every morning starts with a familiar routine—customers lining up for their haircuts while the morning paper lies on the counter. But one day, an old man arrived early and took out his violin. He began playing softly as he waited for his turn, and soon everyone in line joined him, humming along. No one noticed until the delivery driver started dancing in the parking lot. Before anyone knew it, even the stylist was singing along, her scissors gently tapping against the comb. When it was finally the old man’s turn, she gave him a free cut—and so began a daily tradition. Now, whenever someone mentions Great Clips, people smile and say, ‘That’s where they hold impromptu concerts!’

2. At Great Clips, customers often joke that their haircuts come with unexpected entertainment. One day, while waiting for their turn, a regular noticed something peculiar—a faint whiff of freshly baked cookies wafting from the back room. Curious, she asked the stylist where the delicious scent was coming from. Turns out, it was an elderly volunteer baker who occasionally dropped in to make treats for the staff and customers. Since then, every now and then, when someone needed a trim, they could also look forward to a surprise cookie or two—an unofficial perk at Great Clips.

3. At Great Clips, customers often laugh when they see an old man arguing with himself in the mirror. ‘You’re not getting any younger!’ he shouts, adjusting his glasses and rearranging his hair. No one knows who he is or why he does it, but everyone agrees—it’s better than watching TV. One day a delivery driver walks in, complaining loudly that someone stole his package. The old man looks up from his reflection, grumbles something about kids these days, then goes back to his hairdo. Everyone just smiles and thinks, 'Another ordinary day at Great Clips.'

4. At Great Clips, one day a delivery driver left behind something unusual—a box full of colorful wigs and props. Customers soon discovered they could try them on during their haircuts, turning ordinary visits into impromptu performances. Soon enough, word spread around town that Great Clips was more than just a hair salon—it was a stage for everyone’s inner performer! A regular customer, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Jenkins, even showed up wearing a giant pink tutu he found in the box. The stylist laughed so hard she almost cut his hair with scissors instead of clippers. And that’s how Great Clips became known as not only a place to get a trim but also a spot where dreams—no matter how absurd—came true.