Good place to gain experience - Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

3.0
Dec 7, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

-fast paced during peak season -clientele already built and continuously growing -great coworkers and good manager -great manager coaching -clean salon -awesome training (paid) -awesome products -store provided everything except shears, clippers and trimmers

Cons

-MUST be able to cut hair in under 15 minute average -MUST have 2.5+ cuts per hour -MUST have minimum 8% in products sales. If you can't do these things you will get written up, then fired if you don't improve fast enough -only went to education class once in the year I was there

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5.0
Apr 23, 2026
Recommend
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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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