Run! - Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
Oct 20, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Constant stream of customers means more tips. You will, by repetition, learn how to do a men's fade. At least one of your coworkers will be a friend..maybe.

Cons

Cons? How much time ya got? You will never hear a thank you! You will hurt from head to toe when its around the holidays, back to school and God forbid "the great haircut sale"! The so-called bonuses are a joke! You will have to do 5 haircuts an hour to earn and extra 50 cents, which is doable if you do buzz cuts all day but throw a couple A-lines or long layer, face frame into your day and there goes your "productivity". Everyone pays the same...the buzz that takes 6 min and the lady with hair down her back that hasn't brushed her hair in days and takes you over 30 min ... all $14.00! So tip will probably be around 3 bucks... be grateful for $5! I could go on but im too happy to be out of that place! Good luck

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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
2w
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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