Poor management, and worse pay - Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

2.0
Mar 1, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

My coworkers were beyond amazing, we all recognize that the store is a sinking ship that we’re all in together. I’ve met so many kind and amazing people here it’s just unfortunate this is not a good long term option as a hair stylist

Cons

You get paid hourly, which suck for a performance based job. At my salon I was paid less than minimum wage because “we get tips” which is actually awful, we should at least be minimum wage. Lots of favoritism and very very poor management, you’re promised everything you want at an interview to only find out it’s nothing what they said. You’re not allowed to have a consistent schedule, you’re not allowed to have a clientele, you’re not guaranteed any form of hours and if you do anything to upset management it is reflected in your hours. I was promise 40 hours a week and I’m struggling to get 20. No one ever takes time to explain any rules and you are expected to know everything when you start about the rules which is actually impossible. You’re consistently micromanaged and nitpicked whenever they make up rules on the spot every week! This place is impossible to be at for more than a month, I hate it so much. Oh the icing on top is that there is no benefits available for stylists!

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Great Clips Response
2y
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
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
15h
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
Jun 24, 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
15h
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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