Do yourself a favor and keep walking - Hair Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
29 Mar 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Weekly pay, fellow stylists are kind and talented. Manager will help you with anything you need and is very attentive and kind.

Cons

Uninvolved owners, who does not value a healthy work life balance. Scheduling and day to day is stressful as there is constant call outs and schedule swapping. Hours inconsistent. Could give you 6 days could give you 1. Set days off for some stylists, none for others. Be prepared to cancel your plans, and have to explain yourself if you can’t cover a shift: Customers will take advantage of your kindness often condoned by company. Non tippers are common. Minimum wage pay. If you can’t do a 10 minute haircut, don’t bother. If you are looking for genuine connection and clientele building look the other way. Owner encourages you to work additional jobs but will cut your hours to none of you do.

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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
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
17h
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
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Meeting new people. Good tips

Cons

Low pay. High turnover rate.

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Great Clips Response
17h
We appreciate you taking the time to share this and are sorry to hear about your experience. Feedback like yours matters, and we’ll take it into consideration as our franchised locations strive to do better.
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