Not sustainable long term - Anonymous employee Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
Jul 14, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Cash tips daily, established clientele, no appointments or book managing, no chemical services

Cons

Extremely high volume salon, timed haircuts, no professional development, no growth, very tough physically demanding, high turnover, no real team, no management, poor work-life balance

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Great Clips Response
11mo
We appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention. Your feedback is important, and we will take it into consideration as our franchised locations continue to strive for improvement.

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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.

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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