Don't stay in a place like this for too long - Anonymous employee Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
2 May 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Tips can be good depending on location. Good for newbies trying to build speed and efficiency.

Cons

This is a chop shop so it's strenuous work, stylists are overwhelmed with back to back to back clients due to being short staffed. Long hours, 30 min lunch breaks. Some locations have really sorry tippers and tips will make up most of your paycheck. You can make money, but you'll collapse at the end of your shift.

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Great Clips Response
8y
Because each salon is independently owned and operated, franchisees may use a number of different factors to determine total compensation. If you would like to share more, please email Jeanne@greatclips.com. We will provide it to the franchisee for you. Thank you.

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Cons

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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
1w
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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