How Much Do Great Clips Services Cost?

Last Updated on October 6, 2025 | Prices Last Reviewed for Freshness: November 2025
Written by Alec Pow – Economic & Pricing Investigator | Medical Review by Sarah Nguyen, MD

Educational content; not medical advice. Prices are typical estimates and may exclude insurance benefits; confirm with a licensed clinician and your insurer.

You might be planning routine maintenance for yourself, juggling back-to-school haircuts for kids, or helping a parent who qualifies for a senior discount. When it comes to Great Clips, the value comes from the base list price plus the time you save with Online Check-In, then any coupon you can stack.

Great Clips promotes walk-ins, clear service menus, and discounts for customers ages 65 and older with no coupon required at participating salons. Promotions run throughout the year, like seasonal campaigns or app-tied offers, which can trim several dollars from the headline price for a limited window. If you care about a budget haircut that is quick and nearby, these levers matter because they change the bill more than small differences in posted base prices across a city.

Article Highlights

• Real store pages show adult cuts near $20–$24, with kids and seniors often $18–$22 in sampled markets such as Charlotte.
• Aggregated menus place shampoo around $6 and conditioning near $14, with formal styles up to $65, per a major menu aggregator.
• Year-round senior pricing exists at participating salons—no coupon needed—and seasonal coupons can shave $5–$10 off a visit.
• A worked all-in adult visit often totals $64–$69 once you add extras and tip to a $22 base cut; one example comes from Reston, VA.
• Haircut CPI data shows a long uptrend, so today’s list may not hold through 2026.

How Much Do Great Clips Services Cost?

There is no single national price. Great Clips states that each salon sets prices, and you will see that on local pages that list specific figures. In Charlotte, NC, a representative store lists an adult haircut at $20, a child haircut at $18, and a senior haircut at $18. In Reston, VA, a store page shows an adult haircut at $22. In multiple Colorado cities, adult cuts often post $24, with kids and seniors commonly a couple of dollars less. These pages illustrate the most important point for buyers: the chain is consistent on service and speed, yet dollar amounts vary by store.

Aggregated trackers that compile menus from many locations show broader ranges. One widely cited menu aggregator lists shampoo at $6, conditioning treatments around $14, and formal styles at $65, with a current average item price shown near $19.75 across its sample. Think of this as directionally useful rather than a guaranteed number at your salon. It helps you sanity-check whether a posted board is typical for the region, then you can layer a coupon on top.

For context on why lists move over time, the Bureau of Labor Statistics series for haircuts and other personal care services shows a long climb since the late 1990s. The in2013dollars tool that repackages BLS data estimates that a $20 haircut in 1997 equates to $43.37 in 2025 purchasing power, and recent CPI tables show haircuts running near the mid single digits year over year during 2024–2025. The inflation backdrop explains periodic updates you see posted in store windows.

Real-Life Cost Examples

Adult base cut, quick in and out. A weekday afternoon visit to Riverbend Village in Charlotte shows a posted adult haircut at $20. Add typical local sales tax of roughly $1–$2 and a tip of $4–$6 if you choose, and the out-the-door lands near $25–$28 with no add-ons. The price board and the short wait make this a reliable low-friction option.

Parent with coupon, kids haircut. A weekend morning in Fort Collins lists a child haircut at $22. A limited campaign coupon of $10 off drops the service to $12 before tax, then a small tip brings the total to roughly $15–$17. App and seasonal promos move often, so check the promotions page before you go.

Senior trim with a couple of extras. A senior in Westminster, CO sees a posted senior haircut at $22, then chooses a shampoo listed at $8–$10 at nearby stores, along with a light style in the $22–$25 range for a family event. Before tax and tip the subtotal sits between $52–$57, still far below a full-service salon blowout but with a cleaner finish than a bare cut. Seniors receive year-round discount pricing where offered, no coupon needed.

Worked all-in example you can copy. Start with an adult cut at $22. Add shampoo $8, conditioning $14, and a product at $16. Subtotal is $60. Add a typical local tax near $3 and a tip near $6, and you are out around $69. Swap in a $5 app coupon and the same visit slides to $64. (Pro tip: the product is the sneaky line that most often nudges you over your mental budget.)

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Cost Breakdown

A Great Clips base haircut usually includes a brief consultation, clipper or scissor work, and a clean-up. Extras are where most bills move. The menu of additional services includes shampoo, a conditioning treatment, light styling, and small trims such as neck, bang, or beard. Local store pages show specific pricing for these, which can be as low as $5 for a quick trim and in the low double digits for shampoo or a basic style.

Hidden add-ons are limited. You may see extra-time charges for very long or very dense hair at some locations, and every ticket picks up sales tax and a discretionary tip. Great Clips also retails hair products, which can add $10–$25 per item. If you want a firm ceiling, ask the desk to read back the base haircut, the add-ons you plan to buy, and whether any extra-time pricing could apply for your length before you check in.

One quick comparison table for context
(prices vary by location, as posted or disclosed online as of October 2025)

Factors Influencing the Cost

Service complexity and time. A clipper buzz or simple trim is fast. Layers on long hair, a requested textured finish, or extra coaching on a style take more minutes. Some salons post long-hair or extra-time policies, and even without a posted surcharge, the stylist may recommend a style add-on that raises the ticket.

Location and franchise decisions. Great Clips confirms that owners set prices in their market, which is why a short drive can change the posted adult cut by $2–$4. Regional wages, rent, and demand all filter into that number. You will see different price boards in North Carolina, Virginia, and Colorado, even with the same corporate brand and the same menu.

Promotions and seasonality. Coupons come through the app, email, social campaigns, or national tie-ins. In 2025, Great Clips ran a $9.99 haircut coupon tied to the College Football Playoff and a $10 off March campaign. Seniors receive discount pricing year round at participating locations. Promotions are real and time-boxed, so read the terms and check the date.

Economy and inflation. Haircut CPI data shows steady upward pressure on personal care services, which helps explain why a price board might change after a few quiet years.

Alternative Products or Services

Supercuts. Local pages in Connecticut, California, and Texas show adult haircuts near $23–$32, with kids and senior tiers slightly lower and add-ons like shampoo or style stepping up the total. Supercuts also experiments with subscription programs in some markets, which can change monthly spend for very frequent visitors. If a Supercuts sits closer to home than your nearest Great Clips, the time savings could offset a dollar or two at the register.

Sport Clips. The chain focuses on men and boys, with a standard cut often in the $20–$25 range per its FAQ, and experience extras like the MVP add a shampoo and a hot towel. If you value the environment and the add-on ritual, the slightly higher ticket can feel worth it. If you simply need a fast trim, a Great Clips or local barber might win on price alone.

Local barbershops. Independent barbers vary widely, sometimes undercutting chains for simple buzz cuts on weekdays, then charging more for beard lineups or complex fades on weekends. If you want a beard trim bundled, check barber menus first, since many Great Clips locations list beard trims as a small extra rather than wrapping them into a single men’s package.

Ways to spend less

Use the Great Clips app for Online Check-In to cut wait time and catch in-app coupons. Join email lists and follow local pages for time-boxed offers like $9.99 or $10 off campaigns. Seniors should remind the desk at checkout to apply the senior rate where offered, no coupon required. If you plan three haircuts across a family, stack a product promo only on the largest visit.

Answers to Common Questions

Do Great Clips prices differ by location?

Yes. The brand states owners set salon prices locally, so you should check your store page or call for today’s list. More details on the customer service page.

What does a base haircut include at Great Clips?

A short consult, clipper or scissor cut, and a clean-up. Extras like shampoo, conditioning, and light styling are optional and priced separately.

Is there a senior discount every day?

Most locations offer senior haircut pricing for customers 65 and older with no coupon required, although participation and amounts can vary by salon.

Where do I find current coupons?

Check the promotions page, the app, and news posts about seasonal campaigns. Time windows and participation rules apply.

How do Great Clips prices compare to rivals?
Supercuts often lists adult cuts near $23–$32 on local pages, and Sport Clips cites standard cuts around $20–$25. Compare distance, wait time, and any coupon you can use that day.

All prices in USD. Figures verified as of October 2025. Local taxes, tips, and posted add-on menus will change your final total.