Its like going back to high school but the teachers are the bullies - Master Hairstylist Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
28 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

No chemical services . Always busy. The stylists work well together. Money is decent for the area.

Cons

It's always busy. Can be overwhelming if you arent used to it. You are expected to service haircut clients on average in 17m or less from call back to check out , including consult , rough dry/finger style and product demonstration and recommendation. You are timed on everything including the time it takes u to clean and reset your station as well as client retention. It becomes more about your numbers than customer connection or satisfaction. The Managment has been inconsistant for the entirety of my 13y employment changing hands every couple years . They present themselves as 'family oriented' but wont hesitate to speak down to you or about you to other employees, or each other. If you become injured or sick and it causes any Inconvenience to them they will treat you as such and they are not above printing misinformation about your integrity as an employee or your ability to communicate in official documents in order to make senerios appear to favor themselves Or wrongfully reprimand you for time keeping mistakes made by a manager even if you have proof they entered the wrong scheduals but had you work different hours making it look like you were late and left early every day. Ive personally watched managment stalk employee social media accounts and gossip about them as well as disclose private employee information to other employees for the same purpose. My personal expieriance, Very unprofessional and untrust worthy managment at this location.

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Great Clips Response
1y
Because each salon is independently owned and operated, your franchisee would be the best person to address your concerns. Please contact them directly regarding any issues with employment.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
8h
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 Jun 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
8h
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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