Great Clips in Altoona, IA provides convenient, affordable haircuts for men, women, and kids. The skilled hair stylists and barbers at Great Clips 550 36th Ave SW offer a wide range of services, including haircuts, beard trims, bang trims, and shampooing. We’re open evenings and weekends to fit your schedule, and no appointment is needed—walk in anytime or use Online Check-In to save your spot on the waitlist.
With our Clip Notes, we save your haircut details to ensure a consistent and personalized haircut experience, every time, at every Great Clips salon. Whether you're visiting for a quick trim or a fresh new look, we’re here to make your day great. Stop by and experience friendly service right here in Altoona, IA!
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Men’s Haircuts
Our men’s haircuts are designed to fit your style, from classic to modern looks. With a personalized consultation and Clip Notes® to track your preferences, you’ll get a haircut that’s just right for you every time.
Women's Haircuts
Our women’s haircuts are customized to your preferred length and style, whether you want a trim or a whole new look. All Great Clips salons provide pre-haircut consultations and use Clip Notes® to track your preferences, ensuring a consistent, personalized cut every time.
Kids Haircuts
Bring your kids to Great Clips for a stress-free and adorable haircut! Whether it’s their very first trim or just a quick and easy refresh, we’re here to make the experience fun and hassle-free.
Boys Haircuts
From timeless short cuts to trendy, textured styles, Great Clips stylists are experienced in delivering boys haircuts that are easy to maintain while making your young one look sharp and confident.
Girls Haircuts
Girls haircuts balance style, comfort, and creativity. From sleek bobs to flowing layers, Great Clips stylists create easy-to-manage, fun styles for a fresh, healthy look.
Senior Haircuts
Senior haircuts are designed for comfort, style, and easy maintenance, with techniques tailored to thinning or aging hair.
Bang Trim
A quick and precise trim to keep bangs neat and fresh.
Neck Trim
The neck trim focuses on cleaning up the hairline at the back of your neck, giving your haircut a clean and polished finish.
Beard Trim
A precise and careful trim to maintain the shape and cleanliness of your beard.
Fade Haircut
The fade haircut involves a seamless transition where the cut typically fades from longer to shorter hair as you move toward the sides and back.
Bob Haircut
A bob is a timeless and versatile short haircut, typically cut at chin length, which can be worn sleek and straight or with added texture.
Haircuts
At Great Clips, we offer professional haircut services tailored to everyone—men, women, and kids. Whether you're looking for a quick trim, a new style, or something in between, we are here to help. With a welcoming atmosphere and a commitment to quality, we make getting a haircut easy, affordable, and convenient.
Short Haircuts
Short haircuts can range from pixie cuts to bobs, offering a convenient style for those who prefer a low-maintenance yet trendy look.
Medium Length Haircuts
Medium length haircuts offer a perfect balance between short and long styles, giving you the flexibility to create different looks without the hassle of maintaining long hair.
Long Length Haircuts
Long length haircuts are designed to maintain the health and shape of long hair while offering layers and movement. These cuts allow for flexible styling options, from soft waves to straight and sleek looks, while ensuring your hair remains healthy and vibrant.
Pixie Cut
The pixie cut is a short and chic style that adds texture and volume to your hair. This cut is perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance look that frames the face and adds personality.
Crew Cut
The crew cut is a classic, short hairstyle where hair on the sides is kept very short, while the top is slightly longer, offering a neat, professional appearance that’s easy to maintain.
Pompadour
The retro-inspired pompadour is a voluminous style where the hair is swept up and back, creating height and structure.
Bald Fade
The bald fade haircut transitions from longer hair on top to a clean, skin-close finish on the sides and back.
Layered Bob
The layered bob is cut with the bottom layer falling between the ears and shoulders, with additional layers added for dimension and texture. This versatile style enhances movement and works for all hair types and textures.
Long Layers
Long layers maintain your length while adding movement and volume. They blend seamlessly into your haircut, with options for subtle layering at the ends or more dramatic layers throughout for extra dimension.
Mens Hairstyles
Men's hairstyles at Great Clips range from classic clipper cuts to bold bald fades and stylish short layers. Whatever your style, your local Great Clips salon can give you a great cut every time.
Blunt Bob
The one-length bob is a sleek, no-layer cut that typically falls above the shoulders. Its even length creates a polished, versatile look that can be styled in multiple ways.
Lob
The lob, or long bob, is a trendy cut that’s slightly longer than a traditional bob, typically falling around shoulder length.
Kids Hairstyles
Great Clips makes kids’ haircuts easy and stress-free. Whether it’s their first trim or a fun new style, we ensure they leave looking great and feeling comfortable.
Taper
A taper haircut gradually shortens the hair from the top to the sides and back, providing a clean and blended look.
Angled Bob
The angled bob features a sharp cut where the front is longer than the back, creating an asymmetrical look.
Bixie
The bixie haircut blends the bob and pixie for a stylish, low-maintenance look. With layers throughout for movement and texture, it typically falls around the jawline or just above the shoulders. Face-framing layers can be added for extra definition.
Short Fade
The short fade is a clean and sharp haircut that fades from longer hair at the top down to a short or shaved style on the sides.
Womens Hairstyles
Women’s hairstyles encompass a wide variety of cuts, with variable lengths and shapes, from sharp bobs to flowing layers.
Classic Fade
The classic fade involves gradually shortening the hair from the top to the sides and back.
Clips Of Kindness
The Clips of Kindness program provides free clipper cuts for anyone experiencing hair loss from cancer treatment—a small way to offer comfort and support. Call your local Great Clips salon to arrange a visit.
Wolf Cut
The wolf cut is a trendy, face-framing style with longer layers in the front and shorter layers in the back.
Shampoo
A Shampoo may be offered as an add-on or standalone service. A quick and simple finger dry is provided if a shampoo-only service is requested.
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Gale Johnson
Jun 18, 2026
5.0
Quick backstory… The lady who usually cut my hair tragically passed away a year ago, so I’ve been in desperate search to find her replacement. I’ve tried two different location in the general area of my house. In that year 4 of the 5 haircuts I’ve gotten could only be described as “I better get a hat and wear it everyday “ type. Each one got progressively worse. Then today happened…
I went to the Altoona location and my fortunes definitely changed. Sierra stepped up and knocked it out the frickin’ park! Seriously, absolutely one of the best haircuts I’ve had in a decade. I showed her a picture of what I used to get. She asked questions, blew up the picture to get details and asked me what I wanted by offering me choices in what direction to go She fixed the different lengths of hair, got the part back to the right spot and got rid of the “pumpkin pie haircut” the last 4 butchers left me with.
I am elated not only because I don’t have to wear that damn hat I’ve worn for the last year., but I’m actually proud and want to show it off.
Don’t sleep on Sierra! Total gem of a stylist and a very accommodating and sweet disposition. Hopefully I can still get her in the future if the line isn’t too long
Much love Sierra. I can’t thank you enough!
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Chris Kascsak
Jun 18, 2026
5.0
This is the best hair place I’ve ever been to! I came in today in an extreme rush and Shawn not only got me in and out , she met all of my unrealistic expectations and did it with a smile! I love this place because of the employees and will ALWAYS come here and only here!
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Laci Taylor
May 9, 2026
2.0
The woman cutting my hair was extremely rude the entire time. She did the bare minimum and then when asked if she could style it for me, turned around to the lobby and told everyone she had to do my hair so it's was gonna be awhile. Totally uncalled for and the only reason she got a tip was because she did anything at all.
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Scott R
May 8, 2026
1.0
Don't recommend Katie, She sat me in the chair facing the mirror then turned me so I could't see what she was doing. She never asked me how I wanted my hair cut. She ended up cutting patches in hair and way to short. She SUCKS, I hope she isn't there if I decied to go back. She needs to be fired......
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Shawn
Apr 27, 2026
1.0
Integrity. This is something that every single stylist should come to work with every single day for their entire shift. People trust that you are capable and knowledgeable enough to perform the services that they are requesting. If they show you pictures. Verbally tell you how to achieve the desired look. And you agree that you are capable then you better never ever let them leave your chair looking like a train wreck. Because you are mad about something that happened in your day or you have dinner plans and your last client took longer than you planned. Now you are behind. If a client gives you every single opportunity to stop and to return another day when you don't have something else on your mind other than doing an amazing job for your client. If you don't have the skill set yet to do a difficult cut for yourself,don't be prideful. Humble yourself. Apologize and simply say , I'm sorry. I don't believe I'm skilled enough to do your cut. But if you come back on another day they are a master stylists and would be able to give you that beautiful cut. She did not do that. My hair. I went home and cried. And then I cried more. I've had A LOT. Of horrible cuts but this one literally topped all of them. I put my glasses on when she was done. I was nothing but kind the entire time. Why. Because she had a bad day. Two because she was in a rush. I tipped her $8. Not because she deserved not even one penny because she did not. She owed me $22 plus $8 to be honest. But I did it hopefully so she thought about it. Why did she tip me this? I did an awful job. I had no idea what I was doing. I used the wrong clipper sizing hoping she didn't notice. All I was thinking about was going to dinner and ending my day. I was rushing. I didn't want to admit I had no idea what I was doing with this cut. I was definitely over my head. I was selfish. I didn't deserve that tip. I hope next time I'm able to tell my client that my skill level isn't that good to achieve that difficult look. But my co worker can. Don't ever judge a stylist by their appearance it doesn't mean anything. Yes, my hair will grow back. I own 20 hats for such a time as this. And yes, I do believe somewhere out there. There is someone capable to do my cut. Obviously, I've had it cut that way for ten years now. The good ones move away. It's a gorgeous cut that takes actual skill to achieve. Good luck on your future. Never stop learning. Never be prideful and be humble. And grow. Never stop saying "I'm sorry". Those words go far. Some companies never want you to use those words because it takes accountability. They're wrong. Always be accountable for what you are responsible for doing.
Mens, womens, kids and senior haircuts as well as bang, neck and beard trims. Other haircare services include shampoo, blow dry, or hair styling such as an updo. Select salons offer perm services.
What is Online Check-In?
Save time with Online Check-in! See estimated wait times for salons near you and add yourself to the wait list. Once you check in, you can also sign up for ReadyNext text alerts to receive a text message when your wait time reaches 15 minutes.
What can I do with the Great Clips app?
With the Great Clips app, you can save time with Online Check-in, create an account, set favorite salons to see wait times faster, and receive personalized offers, product promotions, and haircare tips right to your notification inbox.
How does Online Check-In save me time?
Online Check-In saves you time when you add yourself to the waitlist, see your estimated wait time, and sign up for ReadyNext texts to receive a text message when your wait time reaches 15 minutes. This lets you spend less time waiting in a salon.
When is Online Check-In available?
Online Check-In becomes available five minutes after the salon opens. We accept Online Check-Ins up to the point where the estimated wait time is as long as the salon will remain open, or 30 minutes before closing time at the latest.
Can I use Online Check-In for all types of services?
Online Check-In can be used for all services except perms and formal updos. Please note that not all salons offer perms. Most salons require an appointment for these services, so please call your local Great Clips salon to inquire.
Can I request a stylist using Online Check-In?
No. For the stylist’s safety, we do not publish their schedules or allow customers to request them using Online Check-In. Great Clips salons use Clip Notes®, which keeps track of any previous haircut you received at a Great Clips salon, so any stylist can give you a great haircut. If you would like to request a particular stylist, be sure to say that when you arrive at the salon and finish your check-in. Note that requesting a stylist may increase your estimated wait time.
If I checked in online, do I need to do anything when I arrive at the salon?
Once you arrive, check in at the receptionist desk to let the stylists know you're there. They will finish checking you in at that time.
Do Great Clips salons sell haircare products?
Yes, Great Clips offers three lines of its exclusively branded haircare and styling products for men, women, and kids, including Solutions by Great Clips®, Tea Tree Solutions by Great Clips®, and GRIT @ Great Clips™. Salons also carry many commercial brands, such as American Crew®, Paul Mitchell®, and Sexy Hair®.
How much does a haircut cost at Great Clips?
Our salons are independently owned and the local salon owner determines prices. More information on pricing can be found on the specific salon’s services webpage. You can also call the salon or walk in anytime.
Does Great Clips color hair?
Great Clips salons do not provide hair coloring services.
Does Great Clips offer perms?
Yes, but not in every salon. If you’re interested in getting a perm, call your specific salon to find out if they offer perms.
Can I make an appointment?
Great Clips is a walk-in haircare salon, so you don’t schedule an appointment in advance. You can simply walk in! Online Check-In can save you time by adding your name to the list before heading to the salon.
Where can I learn about working at a Great Clips salon?
Visit our Careers site at jobs.greatclips.com to find out what’s GREAT about working at Great Clips salons, join our Talent Community, and explore salon jobs. You can also contact a salon directly by phone or in-person.
Where do I find a salon’s location and hours?
Use the salon locator on greatclips.com. Enter your city, state, or postal code to find information on Great Clips salons near you.
How can I get coupons?
The cost of a haircut at Great Clips is a great value at the regular price. However, we do offer discounts from time to time. These discounts may take place at various times for the salons in your area due to them being independently-owned.
When should I arrive at the salon?
After checking-in, you’ll see your Estimated Wait Time. You can sign up for ReadyNext texts to receive a text when your wait reaches 15 minutes, letting you know it’s time to head to the salon. Once you arrive, check in at the receptionist desk.
Does Great Clips offer specialty haircuts?
Yes! Great Clips stylists are trained to create a variety of haircuts, including fades, tapers, and other specialty styles. Whether you're looking for a high fade, low taper, or a classic crew cut, our stylists can tailor your cut to match your preference. Just let your stylist know the look you’re going for, and they’ll take care of the rest!
Are Great Clips salons open on holidays?
Great Clips salons are closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in US and Canada. Operating hours for other holidays vary by location. We recommend checking with your local Great Clips salon to confirm their hours before your visit.
What types of haircuts and services does Great Clips Altoona offer?
Great Clips Altoona provides haircuts for men, women, kids, and seniors, including bang, neck, and beard trims, shampooing, blowouts, and styling. Some locations offer perm services; please call to confirm.
Can I schedule an appointment at Great Clips Altoona?
Great Clips is a walk-in salon and does not require appointments. You can walk in anytime or use Online Check-In to add your name to the waitlist and save time.
How does Online Check-In work and how does it save me time?
Online Check-In lets you join the waitlist remotely, see estimated wait times, and sign up for ReadyNext text alerts notifying you when your wait time reaches 15 minutes, minimizing time spent waiting in the salon.
What are the salon hours at Great Clips Altoona?
Great Clips Altoona is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sundays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The salon is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with adjusted holiday hours on some other dates.
Does Great Clips Altoona offer hair coloring or perm services?
Great Clips Altoona does not provide hair coloring services. Perms are available at select salons; please call the Altoona location to confirm availability.
What payment methods are accepted at Great Clips Altoona?
Great Clips Altoona accepts Mastercard and Visa credit cards for payment.
Are there nearby places to visit when I come for a haircut at Great Clips Altoona?
Yes, near Great Clips Altoona you can visit Top Nail & Day Spa for nail services or Sally Beauty for hair supplies. These places make it easy to combine beauty appointments in one trip.
Where can I find dining options close to Great Clips Altoona?
Nearby restaurants include Thai Basil Altoona for Thai and sushi cuisine, Sugar Shack Diner for American dining, and Monterrey Mexican Restaurant for Mexican food, perfect for a meal before or after your visit.
Are there other retail stores near Great Clips Altoona for shopping convenience?
Yes, nearby retail options include GNC for health supplements, GameStop for gaming and hobby products, and Maurices for women's clothing, allowing you to shop nearby during your visit.
How does Great Clips Altoona ensure consistent haircuts from different stylists?
Great Clips uses Clip Notes®, which record details of your previous haircuts at any Great Clips salon, so any stylist can provide a consistent and personalized haircut experience every visit.
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