Great Clips

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Great Clips salon, every morning begins with the same routine: customers getting their hair done while listening to soft music. But recently, one particular announcement has become a highlight of the day. ‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ says the voice over the speakers, ‘please note that our resident expert on hairstyles from the 90s is now available for consultation.’ One day, an older gentleman walked in wearing a flannel shirt and Doc Martens. He asked the staff if they had their '90s specialist.' The stylist nodded enthusiastically and said, 'Absolutely! Just wait here—she’s giving her weekly tutorial right now!' Turned out, the whole place was listening intently as Grandma Jane demonstrated how to style a mullet properly.

2. At Great Clips, one day a regular arrived early and found an unusual customer—an old man meticulously cutting shapes out of discarded magazines. As he worked, he hummed softly, oblivious to the growing queue behind him. Finally, someone from the line nudged the old man gently. ‘Excuse me,’ they said with a smile, ‘are you trying to cut out that exact same shape for every customer?’ The old man looked up, startled, then burst into laughter. ‘No,’ he replied, waving his scissors, ‘just practicing for my next haircut!’

3. At Great Clips, a little boy walked in after school, holding a strange box under his arm. ‘Mom said I could get my hair cut here,’ he announced confidently. The stylist raised her eyebrows but smiled, noticing the curious look on everyone else’s faces. The stylist took one glance at the box and burst out laughing. Inside was a tiny plastic dinosaur, its tail sticking out from the top. 'Oh no,' she said, 'we can't use that as a comb!' But the kid just grinned wider, proud of his clever plan. After some creative detangling, everyone had a good laugh—even the dinosaur got a new hairstyle.

4. At Great Clips, a delivery driver pulled up late one afternoon, carrying something heavy under his arm. As he unlocked the door, a small crowd of customers turned to watch, wondering what could possibly be so important. Finally, with a dramatic flourish, he threw open the package—revealing a giant jar of mayonnaise. Turns out, it was for their weekly potluck. The whole place erupted in laughter as everyone realized they’d been holding their breath.