Have to try it before you knock it!!!! - Manager/Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

5.0
9 July 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Moving up in the company, great education, benifits are great, you will make money here its all in your hands how you want to run the salon. Can't complain I LOVE my job!!!!!! Been with others salons and this is nothing like them at all!

Cons

Working so many hours to make lots of money!!!!!!..... oh thats not a con thats a pro!!!!! This is like any other job you work, make the best of it. There will be no cons if you make this run right!!!!

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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
1d
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.
2.0
24 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice customers. Generous customers. Easy work.

Cons

Horrible coworkers. Horrible management. Horrible franchise owners.

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Great Clips Response
1d
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear it didn’t meet expectations. Because each salon is independently owned and operated, we encourage you to reach out directly to your franchisee, as they’re best positioned to address employment-related concerns.
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