Better options out there - Anonymous employee Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
26 Nov 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You gain experience cutting hair

Cons

Hourly pay is not enough, you may have to work 6 or 7 days just to get your full time hours with no over time pay, there is no uniformity of the salons within the franchise.

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Great Clips Response
8y
Because each salon is independently owned and operated, franchisees may use a number of different factors to determine stylist's total compensation. If you would like follow up, please email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon location where you are employed and details. We will provide it to the franchisee for you. If you prefer to be anonymous, please let us know & we will forward it anonymously. Thank you.

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Pros

Great co-workers, good tips, generally busy, clientele overall friendly, management is super cool and will try to be as flexible as possible with your schedule.

Cons

Working evenings and weekends, but that is salon life.

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Great Clips Response
2mo
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us! Thanks for all you do at your local salon, and for being part of our GREAT team!
5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedules, 401k, health, & dental benefits, bonuses (based on salon performance, base wage with poetional to hit commission on service & product sales, fun friendly & welcoming environment for employees/customers, continuing education for growth in the industry, professional career growth with Great Clips (depending upon your franchise)

Cons

Haircutting exclusive so if you enjoy other services in the industry (chemicals, waxing, updo styling) this is not the place Franchised salons, so salons are ran differently.

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Great Clips Response
1w
We appreciate you sharing your experience and all that you do to support your salon every day. Thank you for being part of the team and for everything you do to create a GREAT experience in the salon.
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