There is no money to be made here, and no room to advance. - Hair Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
14 Mar 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is already a clientele so you need not worry about that.

Cons

The management only care about getting the hours that they want. Sell sell sell....... They want to make money off of you and if you cant sell their over priced products then they will let you go. They say that if you cant do 10 minute cuts then you make next to no money. The point is to get them out as soon as possible. They dont care about their employees and I would never recommend anyone to work for them. Not in Gastonia n.c. anyhow. In order to get health insurance through this company you have to be full time. I was hired on as full time yet no one got the hours needed to get the insurance. If there was a way to give them a 0 star rating, this is what they would get from me.

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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
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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.
2.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice customers. Generous customers. Easy work.

Cons

Horrible coworkers. Horrible management. Horrible franchise owners.

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Great Clips Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear it didn’t meet expectations. Because each salon is independently owned and operated, we encourage you to reach out directly to your franchisee, as they’re best positioned to address employment-related concerns.
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