Its an easy place to go from school to a job and learn how to cut hair . - Cosmetologist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
12 Oct 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Easy money you have a bais pay and you earn tips along with a percentage of product sells and productivity if your salon is buisy enough .

Cons

Sometimes the franchises are beyond strict saying thungs like you dont deserve to eat lunch you dont deserve to have time off to go see your family all you are allowed to do is stand behind the chair and cut hair and thats not right i am a humanbeing and i have needs like eating or using the bathroom everyonce in a while

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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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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
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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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