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3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,348 total reviews)
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Rob Goggins

72% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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1.0
Sep 7, 2025

RUN

Recommend
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Pros

The clientele is fun and I will miss them

Cons

Where do I even begin... Management is 100% trash, they treat employees like robots and like they are disposable. Don't expect a raise for any amount of growth or work you do. They claim "Open door" policy and work life balance but that is an absolute joke, as a matter of fact you can lose your job if you speak out or voice any issues. The only thing that matters to them are the numbers that contribute to their bonuses.

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Great Clips Response
10mo
We appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention. Your feedback is important as our franchised locations continue to strive for improvement. Since each salon is independently owned and operated, your franchisee would be the best person to address your concerns. Please get in touch with them directly regarding any employment issues.
5.0
Aug 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Always extremely busy with endless opportunities for earning bonuses and a family friendly atmosphere. No worries about color or chemical services, just a focus on haircuts and customer service.

Cons

I’m overall very satisfied with Great Clips. The only issue I have ran into is that a lot of the long term stylists that work here have a gatekeeping mentality. I have seen some pretty rough attitudes towards newcomers or those who have busy personal lives but never from management. All the managers are typically understanding but firm .

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Great Clips Response
10mo
Thank you for all that you do in the salon daily! We appreciate you!
1.0
Aug 26, 2025

Burn and Turn

Recommend
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Pros

The clients were very pleasant.

Cons

The manager was harassing me and telling to sweep up hair faster in between clients! This created a very stressful and toxic environment. I I have medical issues and she refused to let me take a ten minute break to eat or use bathroom. Don’t waste time working for this sad establishment! I was treated like an animal. Once I told her of my health issues she fired me the next day! It was like working in a swear shop/ concentration camp! The manager was concerned with wait times so she can get her bonus while others are burned out . Salon is completely understaffed!!!!! We are human beings not robots!!!!!! Work shouldn’t be an endurance test. After doing 5 haircuts every one deserves a break. Work isn’t supposed to be a survivor challenge! Total toxic work place that doesn’t care about individuals even if you have medical issues and are over 50. Don’t lose your health or dignity by being manipulated to work faster. There was nothing great about that place!

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Great Clips Response
10mo
We appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention. Your feedback is important as our franchised locations continue to strive for improvement. Since each salon is independently owned and operated, your franchisee would be the best person to address your concerns. Please get in touch with them directly regarding any employment issues.
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