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      Treated as Slaves - Hairstylist Great Clips Employee Review

      1.0
      12 May 2017
      Hairstylist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Some of the clients are nice and feel sorry for you to stand there all day cutting hair and leave you decent tips.

      Cons

      Long Hours and no overtime for over 8 hours. Always understaffed,so the good employee have to work harder. Stand for over 8 hrs. with only 30 mins Lunch. No breaks even after 5 hours...feel like cutting machine and expect you to do over 3.5 cuts a hour. Management is usually whom ever is willing to work the hardest and longest without quitting. Sometime work 12 hour days and no days off. Mostly make minimum wage plus tips, but go to school for almost 2 yrs. to make a little over minimum wage.

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      Great Clips Response
      9y
      We are sorry that this has been your experience. Because each salon is independently owned and operated, the best person to handle your concerns is your franchisee. If you would like, you can email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon location where you are employed and details. We will provide it to your franchisee for you. Thank you.

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      5.0
      23 Apr 2026
      Stylist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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
      22 June 2026
      Manager
      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
      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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