Good place to start but you shouldn't stay because they don't pay - Anonymous employee Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
21 Oct 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good training if your just out of school, they will teach you all the different haircuts you didn't learn in school

Cons

Your treated like an idiot kid that just got out of school and that is mostly what they hire. Actually, they will have no problem firing you because you are so replaceable........... they go to area schools to recruit young girls that don't know anything yet for just that reason, its a steady crop of new gullable stylist wannabe's that they can take advantage of....... this is why they don't give raises to staff that are dedicated and after going to school to be a licensed professional and continuing your education to keep your license this is an insult. Sad thing is this is just the way hairstylists are treated in general, its not just Great Clips, so go back to school and get a real career.

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5.0
23 Apr 2026
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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
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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!
2.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Meeting new people. Good tips

Cons

Low pay. High turnover rate.

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