Busy location but miserable environment - Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
Nov 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very busy, lots of opportunity to take cuts, many of the customers are friendly and pleasant. Not too hard to make productivity bonus. Frequent contests

Cons

Low tips, Management fraternizes with favorite employees outside work. Clickish behavior amongst many stylists. Most smoke and get paid to do it leaving only one stylist on the floor to do everything. Miscommunication on pay from management regarding full time status vs restricted. Longggg hours. Many customers tip under 5$ , lots of skin fades and beard trims. Too many discounts. Lots of unnecessary mandatory “training” classes This location is 8-8, no work life balance time requests off are forgotten leaving the stylist to feel responsible, need to cover shift if you get sick

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Great Clips Response
7mo
We appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention. Your feedback is important, and we will take it into consideration as our franchised locations continue to strive for improvement

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5.0
Apr 23, 2026
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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
1mo
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
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Meeting new people. Good tips

Cons

Low pay. High turnover rate.

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