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      3.0
      Mar 12, 2016
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Decent training. Lots of experience and tips due to high volume. Nice not to have to worry about commission or hustling your own clientele. It must be the most money you can make right out of the gates as a stylist.

      Cons

      Overworked. Always short staffed, at all three shops I've worked at. After 8.5 years, my biggest challenge is how fast I can get people in and out of my chair without them noticing how many corners I've cut. The customers don't care anyway, most are only there for a cheap quickie-- not artistic, just maintenance. I actually started making higher tips per customer when I gave up and started cookie-cutting.

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      Great Clips Response
      10y
      Thank you for your feedback. As you mentioned, Great Clips is a franchised company and each salon is owned and operated by a franchisee who uses a number of factors to determine overall compensation/benefits. You are welcome to email us at Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon location where you worked. We will be sure to get it forwarded to the owner of the salon for you.

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      5.0
      Jun 22, 2026
      Manager
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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
      1w
      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.
      3.0
      Jul 2, 2026
      General manager
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      Pros

      Advanced education by Great clips inc is some of the best in the industry.

      Cons

      Work-life balance. Heavy focus on weekends and holidays make it difficult to spend time with family and friends.

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