Don't lower your self worth to work here - Hair Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
4 Oct 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Honestly there is nothing good I have to say about this place. I just need to fill up 20 words worth.

Cons

Be prepared for cheap clients who will tip you $1. Be prepared for 9-9 shifts and to leave with $25 in your pocket. Be prepared for franchisees to take over your life with meaningless tasks. Be prepared to wake up and dread going to work. Don't lower your value and have someone tell you they are going to charge $4.99 for your haircuts. In beauty school we charged more then that. Clients going there do not care about how well you cut they care about a cheap fast hair cut and they will tip that way. Regardless of your skill and how beautiful you may cut 99% of great clips clients will tip you $1-$2. Paid minimum wage and sucky tips. It is not worth how much you will be slaving away. Because it is always busy you will resent clients and question yourself on your career choice. You will be working your tail off for nothing and it gets old real quick.

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5.0
23 Apr 2026
Recommend
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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
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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!
2.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Meeting new people. Good tips

Cons

Low pay. High turnover rate.

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