Great Clips in Grand Rapids, MI provides convenient, affordable haircuts for men, women, and kids. The skilled hair stylists and barbers at Great Clips 820 Forest Hill Ave SE 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 Grand Rapids, MI!
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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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Diana Taylor
Jan 28, 2025
5.0
I had gotten a bad haircut (it happens) & needed a little fixing up asap. I’m from out of town. My cousin had just gotten a VERY NICE haircut from Madison at the Forest Hills Great Clips. She took me to see Madison & I couldn’t be happier with what she did for my hair. I feel so much better about going out & about now. Thank you Maddie!!
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Jo Blo
Oct 5, 2023
1.0
10/05/23 It's very hard for me to get out anymore due to health reasons, so when I make a special trip, and get a ride, solely to go here and show up to a closed business with a sign taped to the door saying 'closed, staffing shortages' it was aggravating to say the least.
I checked Google, I also checked the actual Great Clips Forest Hills website, both said OPEN. How hard is it to click a button and switch it from open to closed online, oh wait, it isn't! Same with showing up to work. Obviously lazy kids who could care less run this place. Typical. Hire better people to manage this place who actually have some work ethic, please. 0/10, trash:(
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Pete Woodman
May 3, 2021
5.0
Checked in online. Came in no wait, which was nice. Liz cut my hair, did a great job and was very professional. I'll be going back to see her again. thank you
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Michelle Kooi
Nov 21, 2018
5.0
This great clips is my favorite in town. The staff is always nice and service is quick. I have never had a problem with my hair appointments and it's a convenient location.
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n s
Jul 7, 2016
5.0
I always get a great haircut here. I laugh when other people can't describe anything about how they want their hair to look like.. If you know your measurements you can always modify it next time and it will become perfect how you want it. Poor ratings are usually from people who are awful at describing anything or too shy to say what they want. I'll let anyone cut my hair, it's never difficult because I don't make the hair people guess what I mean to say.
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 haircare services does Great Clips Forest Hills Center offer?
Great Clips Forest Hills Center provides haircuts for men, women, and children, as well as beard trims, bang trims, shampooing, blow-drying, and styling. Some salons also offer perm services.
Can I make an appointment at Great Clips, or do I need to walk in?
Great Clips operates as a walk-in salon, so no appointment is necessary. However, you can use their Online Check-In system to save time by adding yourself to the waitlist before arriving.
How does Online Check-In work and how can it save me time?
Online Check-In lets you add yourself to the salon's waitlist remotely and view estimated wait times. You can also receive a ReadyNext text alert when your wait time is about 15 minutes, enabling you to arrive just in time.
What are the operating hours for Great Clips at 820 Forest Hill Ave SE?
The salon is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The salon is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Does Great Clips Forest Hills Center color or perm hair?
Great Clips salons generally do not offer hair coloring services. Perms are available at select salons; please call the specific salon to confirm if they offer perm services.
Which payment options are accepted at Great Clips Forest Hills Center?
They accept Mastercard and Visa credit cards for payment.
Can I request a specific stylist using Online Check-In?
No, Online Check-In does not allow for stylist requests. However, you can request a particular stylist in person when you arrive at the salon, though it might increase your wait time.
Are there any nearby places to visit while waiting or after your haircut at Great Clips Forest Hills Center?
Yes, nearby places include Jet’s Pizza for a quick meal, Top This Forest Hills for frozen yogurt or smoothies, and TLC Spa for additional beauty treatments. These offer convenient options if you want to grab food or relax before or after your salon visit.
How can I access online check-in for Great Clips Forest Hills Center?
You can check in online to save your spot using the Great Clips app or by visiting their salon's online check-in page at https://salons.greatclips.com/us/mi/grand-rapids/820-forest-hill-ave-se.
What local amenities near Great Clips might be of interest for customers seeking fitness or wellness options?
Nearby wellness options include Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse for yoga practice and The Exercise Coach gym for fitness training. These are convenient spots to visit if you're interested in health and exercise in the area.
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