Unfair and bias work environment - Hairstylist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
15 Feb 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I loved my clients !

Cons

When working for this company I was originally hired at another locations a full time worker then after a week I was asked to transfer to a different l9cation and I was promised to still get my full time hours I was hired for. The new location cut my hours by half making me part time. The manager played favorites with only certain girls she liked by not making certain employees follow all the rules. Then when I gave an old mana coupon so he could afford his haircut I was fired for stealing!! How is giving a coupon to someone stealing?? The coupon was a generic coupon that could be used by anyone. The client was a dollar short so I gave him a 2 dollar off coupon so he could afford his haircut and he had. Dollar extra with he gave me for a tip. After the cut my assistant manager demanded I give her the receipt and the tip money from that hair cut and I was called into the office where the manager said I was fired for stealing! I was dumbfounded because I just made a client for life with that old man gave him a great hair cut and great customer service and he said he would be back for sure and I was fired for it! I know great clips is a franchise so other stores I'm sure are different but this store was horrible!! And then they tried to not give me my unemployment so I had to fight them for that..with I did win.

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Great Clips Response
2y
Because each salon is independently owned and operated, your franchisee would be the best person to address your concerns. Please contact them directly regarding any issues with employment.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
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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
1d
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
1d
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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