Run away as fast as you can! The “skills” taught here are laughed at throughout the rest of the industry. - Hair Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
27 Jun 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It’s a job, there are some tips (but not good ones).

Cons

Clientele are dirty, cheap, and rude. Salons are almost always so dirty and in disrepair it’s embarrassing. The tips stink-expect to be “stuffed” frequently. Horribly abusive environment from the staff/management to the clients. Expect to be told you are the problem, not them...because EVERYONE I know that has worked for GC has had that line fed to them. Pay is way below industry standards.

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Great Clips Response
7y
We are sorry that this was your experience. The best person to address your feedback would be the franchisee as each salon is independently owned and operated. If you would like to share more, you can email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon locations where you were employed and details. We will forward it to the franchisees for you. Thank you.

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5.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay incentives good schedules

Cons

Everybody can't be happy and pleasant to work with but neither here nor there

5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
5d
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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