Is this for you?? - Hair Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
1 Feb 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good way to up your cutting skills, since its all cuts all day.

Cons

If you love working in a filthy salon this may be for you. If you want to scream at "customers" until they pick a cut you know how to do, this may be for you. If you want to be able to shave a childs head because your in a bad mood and dont want to deal with it, this may be for you. If you want to work cut-throat this is for you. If you want your schedule constantly changed so you dont build up clientele this is for you. If you want to do cuts 12 hours straight without a break during the sale, this is for you. If you want no manager or a bad manager, this is for you. If you want the owner to tell you its not his problem when something like the register is not working, this is for you. If you you dont like state board rules and regulations, this is for you. If you cannot live without drama everyday, this is for you. I gave it a try for a year, had a hard time with the no shampoo first thing going on, especially in an area where people dont bath regular.

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Great Clips Response
10y
We are sorry you were frustrated with your manager while you worked at Great Clips. Each salon is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. We would be happy to forward your comments to the franchisee who employed you. Please email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the location where you worked. We will then get this to the franchisee for you. Thank you for your feedback.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.
3.0
2 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Advanced education by Great clips inc is some of the best in the industry.

Cons

Work-life balance. Heavy focus on weekends and holidays make it difficult to spend time with family and friends.

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