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Pretty good.
stylist (Former Employee), peoria, illinois –
Stay pretty busy most of the time. Make decent tips.Ive advanced in my haircutting skills thats for sure but only from practice and experience, not from them, the company doesnt teach you anything unless you learn from your co workers. The hardest part would have to be getting stressed out because your on a time limit, yea your suppose to do haircuts – more...  15 min or less or they could fire you for being too slow, but its not as hard as it sounds, but obviously some cuts take longer. For the most part its a good job for someone who likes doing only haircuts, its not the greatest paying job but its a good experience. – less
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It is ok..
Receptionist/ Dispense (Former Employee), Maple Grove, MN –
Pros: training was excellent
Cons: wasnt allowed to cut.
I was fresh out of school so my haircut times were a little long, I wasn't allowed to cut hair because of that I was only a receptionist and a dispense person.
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No Training when I was there
Cosmetologist (Former Employee), Vancouver, WA –
Pros: training
Cons: feels like an assembly line of customers
I was really bummed out, I am one who loves to learn more. And Great Clips had offered training. But unfortunately the 5 months I was there the owner never sent me and a few others out to the training sessions.
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loved the people i worked with not the people i worked for
stylist (Former Employee), lakewood cleveland –
Pros: good money
the cleveland (west park), lakewood, richfeild, medina (on rt18) are all owned by the same person! this is not a good thing. he promises and dose not keep to it! great stylist, great pay, great hrs, at lakewood until it gets personal. one person in management dose not like you they will cut your hrs to nothing. good luck!
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Productive and a great teamwork
Work as a stylist (Current Employee), Phoenix, AZ –
Pros: productive days
Cons: short breaks and not seeing my family
This salon stays busy all day which makes the day go by extremely fast. We have a good team with teamplayers which is key to any job. I've learned customer service there and how to deal with customers. My co-workers are awesome we back eachother up 100%. Hardest part of my job is working weekends because I don't get to see my family and sometimes miss – more...  out on when my dad comes into town. Most enjoyable part is buliding relationships with clients over time. – less
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This franchise in particular was a HORRIBLE experience!
Hair Stylist (Former Employee), Lagrange, GA –
Pros: it was located near my house
Cons: very low pay, no raise, poor management, poor leadership
I worked for this company 2 years. When I had a miscarriage and asked for time off, I was FIRED. So I lost a job and a child. I was so heartbroken to think that I gave my all to this comany and in the end they screwed me over for a health issue I could not prevent. I'm sure all franchises are different but this one in particular had no heart.
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Horrible place to work.... your just a haircutting slave here. Barely get to take breaks alot of times your working nights alone.
Stylist (Former Employee), Mount Vernon, Il –
I worked here for little over a year your underpaid, have to work your behind off, don't hardly get a break alot of times you find yourself working alone during being extremely busy. Management is not very flexiable with your schedule. I' m just going to sum this up horrible place to work. I wouldn't even give them one star.
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it was a good place to work.
Stylist (Former Employee), Walla Walla, WA –
Pros: meet a lot of great people
Cons: management was a little disarray
worked 8 hours
learned discipline
managers laid back n easy going
enjoyed working with the team
i enjoyed everything about my job
enjoyed most counteracting with the clients
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Good place to start
Hairstylist (Current Employee), Vernon Hills, IL –
Good starting job as a hairdresser. No room for advancement as all hairdressers are ranked the same with the exception of the manager.
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STYLIST (Former Employee), Longmont, CO –
Pros: wages
Cons: retail environment
Pretty decent to work for, for the most part. The shop I worked at was busy and I made good money.
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Hair Cutting job at fast pace Inc.
COSMETOLOGIST (Former Employee), Danville, KY –
Pros: set employement at what i love to do
Cons: in salon manager
was horrific. Tha manger there was not at all professional. I learned to treat others with respect and fairness. The manager was one of the worst people I ever worked for. My co-stylists the majority were great. The hardest part of my job was having to deal with a manager that was jealous and dis respectful. The customer care service that I provided – more...  daily was the most rewarding and enjoyable part of working there.. – less
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Great place to work
Stylist (Former Employee), Wake Forest, NC –
This store stayed busy, I loved my co-workers, pay is decent, and I enjoyed making customers happy.
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Good Place to get a taste for working for a Salon Franchise
Hairstylist (Former Employee), Kearns, UT –
Pros: fun stylists and clients
Cons: not enough hours, not enough clients, low pay, no benefits
I enjoyed the many various clients, and stylists I worked with.
Really didn't appreciate being the " janitor" during down time. Low pay and too many dress code policies that didn't make sence and were NOT adhered to by all. Alot of favoratism by management, and very little room for growth.
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a learning experience
Assistant Manager/Stylist (Former Employee), Indianapolis, IN –
Pros: money everyday
a fun place to work if you dont have a family. The hours can be hard and strenous, especially if the store isnt properly staffed. Money can be made if in a good store with a good location. Beware of the stylist that cant cut hair!
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good place to work co workers and customers are great
Stylist/Key holder (Current Employee), Burleson, TX –
just want something different--like the job, the people are great and the location is very close to home
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fast paced chop shop
Hair Stylist (Current Employee), Louisville, KY –
Pros: product.commisions
Cons: on yout feet all day.
When I go to work I wait for customers to come in to just get a quick trim. Very routine kind of work.
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Very fun place to work.
Receptionist (Former Employee), Winston-Salem, NC –
Pros: free lunches, great opportunites
Cons: fast paced.
A typical day at Great Clips was assisting customer with there needs and services. I learned great service skills and selling skills. My manager was a very nice and flexible woman. The hardest part of my job was the deep cleaning of the salon. The most enjoyable part of my job was getting to work with clients.
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Light atmosphere with busy traffic
Manager/Stylist (Former Employee), Lehi, UT –
Pros: flexibility. i made my own schedule
Cons: never feeling appreciated.
The girls I managed weren't very mature and the drama within the store became to be too much. It was the hardest part of my job, but also the most rewarding. I learned the most from this job in terms of employee relations, financial responsibility within the managers control, as well as employee moral and function.
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productiveand fun place to work meet lots of people
Beautician (Former Employee), ga –
Pros: working with people
it was a great place to work. i like meeting new people and the other employees were great to work with
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not a good place for people with kids to work,
Cosmetologist (Current Employee), Auburn, CA –
Pros: a jobs a job
Cons: horiable hours for family people
they will not work with you and your childs day care need, if you dont have a doctors not for your child being sick your fired.
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About Great Clips

Great Clips was established in 1982 in Minneapolis. Today, we have more than 2,700 salons throughout the United States and Canada, – Read more