A HORRIFYING introduction to the industry that made me want to tear up my license. - Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
Apr 14, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

The other stylists in the shop were hard working, decent people. Hair dressers are awesome.

Cons

Lower wages than a drive in burger joint, and average tips of $3 since their price points are lower than a beauty college charges. Fake "promise" of training and benefits. You only get them if you work 40 hours. They will NEVER schedule you for 40. (They'll work you 39.5, though.) They hire people right our of college, then expect them to have clipper cutting expertise, even though school that teach proper hair cutting, don't teach clipper cutting with guards. New employees are left to fend for themselves on day 2. Attitude of management and franchisees is that hairdressers are a dime a dozen, No respect for the profession when 13-17 min haircuts (from time of check in and including consultations) are expected. Everyone is really getting the same haircut. No training at all. I was sent out to cut hair the first day, whether I knew how to do clipper cuts, or not. Embarrassing "redos" with verbal critique in front of the customer and staff.

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5.0
Apr 23, 2026
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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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