Great Clips

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Great Clips salon in downtown Chicago, customers started noticing something peculiar one morning. A regular asked aloud, ‘Who’s been cutting the shadows outside?’ Soon enough, other customers joined in, pointing towards the sidewalk where mysterious haircuts had appeared overnight—each shadow seemed to sport a fresh new style. The owner shrugged and smiled, saying, 'Must be our newest stylist, working late hours.' And that was how Great Clips became known for its secret nighttime hairstyling service.

2. At dawn, when most salons are closed, a delivery driver pulled up to Great Clips in rural Ohio. He noticed an unusual queue outside—customers whispering and pointing at the window. Curious, he peered inside and saw nothing but rows of sleeping chairs. Then, from behind the counter, emerged a sleepy-haired stylist greeting everyone with a yawn and a smile. ‘Morning, everyone!’ she said, stretching widely. The customers burst into laughter, realizing they’d been waiting for the salon to open while it had already started its day.

3. At midnight, when the streets of Los Angeles were quiet, a familiar scent wafted through the air near Great Clips. A regular passing by stopped to investigate and found that every time someone got their hair cut there, the smell of freshly baked cookies filled the night. Curious, he entered and asked the stylist about it. With a twinkle in her eye, she replied, ‘Oh, that's just my secret recipe for cookie dough—an extra treat for loyal customers!’ The regular laughed, realizing it was all part of Great Clips’ unique charm.

4. At night, when the neighborhood slept soundly, a regular customer’s dog began barking uncontrollably outside the Great Clips salon. The owner went outside and found that the dog was chasing his own tail in circles, completely oblivious to everything around him. Turns out, someone had accidentally left the TV on, and an endless loop of a squirrel running on a treadmill must’ve driven the poor pooch nuts. The next day, everyone in the neighborhood stopped by Great Clips for a free laugh—and maybe a trim.