I have learned how to cut hair better. - Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
Mar 26, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

The best reason is that if you are not so confident about cutting hair, you will gain that from working there. The other thing is if you are not interested in doing color, it is not a service we offer.

Cons

One downside to working at Great Clips, at least with my franchisee, it is almost impossible to move into managment no matter how much experience you have. Another thing is our franchisse has not offered any of the sylists a raise in almost 2 years. The other thing is that we have a dress code that is black, white, and khaki. Most customers think we have had a death in the family as to why we are wearing black in the summertime. The other thing is that we are restricted in the type of shoes we can wear, It is hard to work 8 hours in shoes that give you no kind of foot support.

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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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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
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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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