One of the worst to work for!!! - Hairstylist Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
17 Apr 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Their academy is basic run of the mill. Ok review. Nice women to work with. Owners are nice.

Cons

People use coupons then stiff you or give $1. Not enough tipping. Many people complain that $13 is too much money for a haircut. People only want to come in when there are coupons. Broken promises over wages and hours There are people that take advantage of haircut return policy just to get free haircuts. In return that makes the stylist look bad and possibly get written up. If a cut looks bad that's one thing, but there are those that just flat out take advantage of it. Smelly and drunk people. RUDE RUDE customers!!!!! I've never worked for a company in my life that treated stylists so bad. We have to "take it" because it's not good customer service. It's ridiculous. I've never seen so many people in my life threaten a company with lawsuits. It's crazy. They are NUMBERS DRIVEN. your numbers are up for display for EVERYONE TO SEE. Haircuts have to be between 12-17 min. Your wait between customers is timed. You have to push product on people. If you don't do this you will be shamed in RED. CUSTOMERS HERE SUCK!!!!!

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5.0
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CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay incentives good schedules

Cons

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5.0
22 June 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
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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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