Great Clips

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Great Clips salon in downtown Chicago, a regular customer noticed something odd one morning. As he waited for his trim, an announcement came over the speaker: 'Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our new haircutting robot is now available.' Soon enough, everyone in line started buzzing with excitement. A delivery driver asked if he could test it first, claiming he needed to ‘check the wiring.’ Meanwhile, a neighbor bravely stepped forward, whispering, ‘I heard these robots can do amazing things!’ The stylist just shook her head and muttered, ‘We’ll see what kind of mess they make today.’

2. At Great Clips in sunny Miami, a regular customer complained loudly, ‘Why does my hair always look like I just got off a cruise ship?’ The stylist smiled and replied, ‘Because you probably did!’ A few days later, an excited delivery driver rushed in, exclaiming, ‘My hair looks amazing!’ The stylist winked and said, ‘Of course it does—you’ve been on that package delivery all week!’

3. At Great Clips in small-town Indiana, every morning a little girl would run into the store and ask for the same hairstyle. But no stylist could figure out why her hair always looked exactly like the floor rug. One day, an elderly lady came in for a trim. The stylist noticed that her hair matched the floor rug perfectly too—except it was a different pattern! Turned out, the little girl’s mom had been coming here forever, and they both wore wigs made from the exact same carpet samples. Everyone laughed, including the delivery driver who’d delivered those rugs years ago.

4. At Great Clips in bustling New York City, every day after school, a curious pug named Max would dash into the waiting area and sit directly next to the cash register. The staff grew used to him, but no one could figure out why he always chose that exact spot. One day, an elderly gentleman walked in for his trim. As soon as he sat down, Max jumped onto his lap, cuddled up, and fell asleep. Everyone burst out laughing—even the old man smiled. It turned out Max had found his perfect human companion, and from then on, Great Clips became more than just a hair salon—it was also a place where everyone waited patiently for Max’s afternoon naps.