Great easy job to get some experience - Hairstylist/Manager Great Clips Employee Review

3.0
Jan 12, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Money same day you start working from tips tons of locations nationwide earn commission in product sales

Cons

Not great for full time employment max hours you normally can work is 35 hours a week just under 40 hours so they don’t have to offer benefits. Long hours on feet. Can be a dead end job. Franchise owned so not always opportunity for a raise pay is maybe $1 or $2 over minimum wage. Schedule is not consistent some says you open some days you close and it closes late typically 9pm open 7 days a week.

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Great Clips Response
2y
We appreciate your feedback. 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
Apr 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great co-workers, good tips, generally busy, clientele overall friendly, management is super cool and will try to be as flexible as possible with your schedule.

Cons

Working evenings and weekends, but that is salon life.

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Great Clips Response
2mo
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us! Thanks for all you do at your local salon, and for being part of our GREAT team!
5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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
2w
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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