About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while a regular was getting his usual trim, an announcement crackled over Great Clips’ speakers: ‘Attention, please! Your hairstyle may be affected by today’s special airflow.’ Ever since then, customers have been whispering that the salon’s ventilation has taken on a life of its own. Soon enough, everyone from the mailman to the local barista started sharing their tales of errant strands and unexpected curls. One day, as a regular was leaving, he joked, 'Maybe I should start wearing a hat—just in case!' And ever since then, some customers do indeed wear hats, not because they need them but because they never know when the Great Clips breeze might decide to pay a visit.
2. One day, while a little girl waited for her mom's haircut, she noticed something strange happening in the mirror above the stylist's chair. The reflection of the Great Clips sign outside seemed to change colors every few seconds. Curious, she leaned closer and saw that the reflection showed different people getting their haircuts—an old lady with glasses, a delivery driver adjusting his cap, even her own neighbor waving back! When her turn finally came, she asked the stylist if he’d seen those other customers too. He just smiled and said, ‘Nope, but I bet they’ll be here soon.’
3. While waiting for her haircut one afternoon, a young woman overheard two Great Clips employees discussing their weekend plans. ‘I’m going to that new brewery,’ said one. The other replied, ‘You’ll be lucky if you remember where you parked your car!’ Suddenly, an older gentleman walked in with a mischievous smile on his face. He asked the stylist, 'Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the brewery?' Everyone burst out laughing as he sheepishly admitted, 'I thought it was here!'
4. In the dead of night, when most salons are dark and quiet, the Great Clips in downtown Chicago buzzed with activity. A delivery driver, hurrying to finish his route before dawn, heard a strange humming sound coming from inside. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw nothing but rows of empty chairs and a single strand of hair floating gently in mid-air. The delivery driver shook his head, thinking it must be some trick of the wind or an optical illusion. But as he turned away, he felt a soft breeze brush against his cheek—just like someone had whispered, ‘Come back soon!’