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If you've never been to Great Clips, the price can feel like a mystery. You might have just moved, your usual barber might have closed, or you just want a quick, cheap cut. The questions people type into Bing are simple: "how much is a great clips haircut for a first time customer", "great clips first visit price", "does great clips have a new customer coupon". This guide gives you real numbers, explains how the pricing works, and walks you through finding the best offer before your first visit.

All coupon figures here come from the Great Clips coupon prices data study, which recorded 960 unique coupons from Great Clips' official Facebook advertising over 189 consecutive days, December 30, 2025 to July 6, 2026, across 44 states and provinces.

The short answer for first-timers

  • With a typical coupon, expect about $9.99 or $10.99. Those were the two most common coupon prices in the study: $10.99 appeared 192 times and $9.99 appeared 170 times.
  • Without a coupon, expect roughly $15 to $19 for a regular cut. That's the typical full price range the study cites, but each salon sets its own menu.
  • Very cheap offers exist but are uncommon. Coupons under $6 ($4.99, $5.00 and $5.99) made up 144 of the 960 coupons, about 15%.
  • Your state matters. Median coupon prices ran from $8.99 in Texas to $15.99 in California.

Is there a special "new customer" coupon?

This is the most common first-visit question, and the honest answer is that the public coupon data doesn't show a separate national first-time price. The coupons tracked in the study were public offers advertised for specific salons or groups of salons, and anyone could use them, whether it was their first visit or their fiftieth.

That's actually good news for a first-timer. You don't need a loyalty history or a special code. You get the same live offers as regulars. If a salon near you runs its own new-guest promotion, the staff can tell you. Just don't count on one existing, and don't pay for a "first-time coupon" from a third-party site.

What a first visit usually costs, step by step

Because Great Clips salons are franchises, it helps to think about your first-visit price as three layers:

  1. The regular (menu) price for your service at that salon, typically $15 to $19 for a standard cut.
  2. The coupon price, if a live offer covers your salon. Most often that's $9.99 or $10.99.
  3. Tax and tip, which coupon prices don't include.

So a realistic first-visit budget with a common coupon is the coupon price plus local tax plus whatever tip you choose. Without a coupon, start from the salon's regular price instead.

How common is each coupon price?

Here's how the ten most common coupon prices were spread across the 960 coupons in the study. Think of it as a guide to what you're likely to see on your first search.

Coupon price Times seen What it means for a first visit $4.99 34 Rare short promotion; use it fast if it covers your salon $5.00 71 Some are "dollars off", not a final price; read the terms $5.99 39 Rare short promotion $7.99 58 Strong deal $8.99 83 Good deal; also the Texas median $9.99 170 Typical, normal good price $10.99 192 Most common price $12.99 53 Usual in higher-cost markets $14.99 46 Higher-cost market or a smaller discount $17.99 32 Close to regular price in many areas

If you see $9.99 or $10.99 for your salon, you're looking at a normal, good price. You don't need to wait for something lower.

First-visit prices depend on where you live

If you just moved, your old "normal price" may not apply anymore. Here is what the study found for five states:

State Median coupon price Lowest coupon tracked Texas $8.99 $3.00 Ohio $9.99 $3.99 Georgia $10.99 $4.99 Florida $10.99 $4.99 California $15.99 $5.00

Moving from Texas to California? A $12.99 coupon that would look pricey in Dallas is a good deal in Los Angeles. Compare offers with your new state's typical price, not your old one.

How to find today's offer before your first visit

Coupons are tied to specific salons and expire, so the order you do things matters:

  1. Pick your salon first. Find the Great Clips closest to you, or the one you'll actually go to. Offers can differ between salons a few miles apart.
  2. Look up live coupons for that salon. Check a coupon tracker or Great Clips' own ads for offers that list your salon or area. Confirm the expiry date.
  3. Turn the offer into a final price. "$5 off" a $17 regular price is $12, not $5. A coupon showing a single price like $9.99 is usually the final haircut price before tax.
  4. Check the fine print. Look for which service it covers (a basic cut vs. add-ons), whether it's limited to certain salons, and the end date.
  5. Have it ready at checkout. Save the coupon on your phone or print it, and mention it before you pay.
  6. Confirm the price with staff. Since franchises set their own prices, a quick "what will this come to with the coupon?" avoids surprises.

Mistakes first-timers make

  • Assuming the price is the same everywhere. It isn't. Each franchise sets its own prices, and state medians in the study spanned $8.99 to $15.99.
  • Waiting weeks for a $5.99 coupon. Sub-$6 offers were about 15% of coupons and came in short bursts. Waiting often means paying the full $15 to $19 in the meantime.
  • Mixing up "dollars off" and final prices. Some $5.00 offers are discounts, not a $5 haircut.
  • Using an expired coupon. Check the end date the day before your visit.
  • Forgetting tax and tip. Budget a few dollars above the coupon price.

Is a first visit at Great Clips worth it?

On price alone, a first visit with a typical coupon at $9.99 to $10.99 costs well below the usual $15 to $19 regular price. If your hair needs a basic, quick cut, it's a low-risk way to try a salon. If you need specialty work, ask the salon what it offers and what that service costs before you book, because coupons usually cover a standard cut.

The study also found coupon prices were stable through the first half of 2026: the median live coupon stayed between $8.99 and $10.99 every month from January through July. So there's no reason to wait for a "better month" for your first visit.

FAQ

How much is a Great Clips haircut for a first-time customer? The same as for anyone else. With a typical coupon, usually $9.99 or $10.99; without one, about $15 to $19 depending on the salon and state.

Does Great Clips have a new customer coupon? The public coupons in the study weren't limited to first-time customers. Any customer could use them. Ask your salon if it runs its own new-guest offer.

What's the cheapest Great Clips coupon I could find? Offers under $6 made up about 15% of the 960 coupons tracked, and the lowest state figure in the study was $3.00 in Texas. Those offers are rare and short-lived. See the full numbers in the Great Clips coupon data study.

Do I need an appointment for my first visit? No appointment is needed. Great Clips takes walk-ins and also offers online check-in to save time. Check your salon's hours before you go.

Is $10.99 a good price for my first Great Clips cut? Yes, in most of the country. It was the most common coupon price in the study and sits well below the typical regular price.

Written by Kumar Chaudhari, GreatClipsDeal. Coupon prices and counts are from offers we tracked between Dec 30, 2025 and Jul 6, 2026. Your salon's prices may differ.