Good to start out - Cosmetologist Great Clips Employee Review

3.0
Sep 18, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Tips are good, it's consistently busy and you get paid training.

Cons

There is no work/life balance as the schedule always changes. No commission at all except on products.

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Great Clips Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While each salon is an independently owned and operated franchise, we value the insights of our former employees and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

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5.0
Dec 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good pay incentives good schedules

Cons

Everybody can't be happy and pleasant to work with but neither here nor there

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.

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Great Clips Response
1d
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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