Don't Be Fooled. - Receptionist Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
Jul 11, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free haircuts, cheap products, inside "beauty" knowledge from experts.

Cons

Horrible management, crap pay when you looked at all the tasks you had to do aside for the "receptionist" ones. The duties were often given to us, simply because the stylists don't want to do them. Drama everywhere, the managers can't help with it because they are in the middle of it, picking sides and covering up important complaints from their superiors in order to keep a good image. It was like middle school all over again. Basics: No respect, no hours, no pay.

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5.0
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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
2mo
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!
5.0
Jun 22, 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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Great Clips Response
1w
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.
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