Every owner is different. - Stylist/Assistant Manager Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
Sep 23, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Walking home with tips in your pockets. Lots of growth potential in each salon.

Cons

Work every weekend, not having time off for holidays if going out of town. Constant pressure to do one more and sell one more. Not being able to call in to a shift unless your dead.

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5.0
Jun 22, 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.

2.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Meeting new people. Good tips

Cons

Low pay. High turnover rate.

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