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

2.0
Oct 21, 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
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Pros

Depending on your franchise you can level up in pay and make a lot of money , as long as you have good customer service you get great tips, product incentives, productivity incentives, holiday pay!

Cons

Depending on the owner and franchisee you will get great pay or absolutely horrible pay, some Greatclips you will get your credit card tips the same day. Other Greatclips add it to your check (which is absolutely ridiculous)! Some managers only car for themselves.

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Great Clips Response
7h
Thank you for being open about your experience. Since each salon is independently owned and operated, your franchisee is in the best position to help address concerns about pay, tips or management. We recommend connecting with them directly for support.
5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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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
4w
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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