Great Place for new stylists- Very high turnover - Hair Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
Jul 31, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a great place to work if you are new to the industry and need a steady (small) paycheck and lots of people coming in the door.

Cons

This company has a high turnover because long term it is not a pleasant place to be employed. Metrics are pushed heavily, many of them very difficult to achieve even for top stylists and the rewards are minimal. If you have the experience to achieve their standards you can be making significantly more money with less stress elsewhere. Communication between franchisees, corporate, district managers and frontline management is very poor.

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Pros

Supportive team, flexible schedule, good tips, learning opportunities, friendly customers

Cons

occasional understaffing, long hours advancement

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Great Clips Response
4mo
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and for everything you're doing for the team!
5.0
Jun 22, 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
4d
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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