Stylist - Anonymous employee Great Clips Employee Review

3.0
17 Mar 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

For a young stylist there's technical training and lots of clients to get practice in to hone your skills. Pay is decent and there is commission on product sales

Cons

Rushed atmosphere, constant flow of clients, clients can be rude, clients come back and say their hair is messed up even when it isn't just because they expect that from a franchise salon. Managers don't show up on time to open the shop but if you show up late that would be a problem. A 7 minute cut time is praised and a 20 minute cut time is a problem.

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Great Clips Response
10y
We are sorry you had this experience. Because each salon is owned and operated, your concerns would be best addressed by your former franchisee. If you would like follow up, please email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon location where you were employed. We will then forward it to the owner of the salon to contact you. Thank you for your feedback.

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Cons

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Great Clips Response
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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!
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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.
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