Great Clips - Cosmetologist Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
Oct 22, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Paid by the hour so there’s a guaranteed wage. Friendly environment. They offer more then minimum wage to start.

Cons

Highly stressful work days. Paid by the hour to do 2.5 haircuts per-hour to make company quota. That’s each client in and out your chair with a timed haircut of 13-15 minutes, and selling them product out the door. They seem under staffed all the time and don’t put enough people on the floor during busy weekends, puting more stress under employees. Two people on a busy day not allowing for lunches or being able to go to a bank to cash in change. There’s a lot of company policy’s and dress codes and employee rules. It’s above minimum wage, however I can go up the street and make four dollars more an hour at McDonald’s without a diploma. This is a state license required job that we have to pay to go to school for. I am extremely disappointed in this company in particular, you would think for a state license required job in a multi million dollar corporation that runs nationwide would pay they’re employees just a little more and have more people on hand to accommodate less stressful busy times.

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Great Clips Response
2y
Since 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
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
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.
3.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Advanced education by Great clips inc is some of the best in the industry.

Cons

Work-life balance. Heavy focus on weekends and holidays make it difficult to spend time with family and friends.

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