r/greatclips

As the title says, I just got an absolutely god-awful haircut from a Great Clips today. Not to mention I have fucking picture day tomorrow. When I walked in, my barber said she “was just going to use what’s on the note“ and didn‘t even bother it put a neck rag on me. My hair is uneven, absurdly short, and there is literally no saving it. Genuinely so pissed off right now I can’t even put it into words. -100000000/10

Some clients want conversation. Some want thirty minutes where they don’t have to perform.

For me, a quiet appointment still means personal service: a clear consultation at the start, confirmation before major changes, attention to comfort, and simple maintenance advice at the end.

Silence only becomes bad service when the barber stops communicating about the haircut. It shouldn’t feel cold. It should feel like there is no pressure to make small talk while I focus on the work.

This is going to be my first back to school season working at a great clips. I’ve been working here for about 5 months, any tips and suggestions I can do to get ready for this big rush? We haven’t had any rush yet, they might come in the next week

I just got off of a ten hour shift, 28 haircuts and $115 in tips later, I feel like walking into traffic 🙃 please, be considerate and understand that we’re going the best we can.

I think great clips stylist are some of the most hard working people in the industry. I’ve been here for 2 years, and I’m almost at a burnout point of no return. If your stylist is quiet, theyre not trying to be rude. If youre not greeted immediately, don’t huff and puff and be snippy. If you show up an hour after checking in and your name is off this list, sorry not sorry, ya missed your chance. Literally nothing I can do about it

And please, if you get a good haircut for $9.99, TIP YOUR STYLIST!!! I understand how bad the economy is, but you just got a haircut cheaper than barber schools offer!

Please give out the energy you wish to receive in this world :)

Any other stylist thinking of throwing in the towel? I’m getting so unbelievably drained, tired, exhausted and my body is in constant pain!

The clients are all dreadful and rude. They’re extremely demanding and treat you as if you’re beneath them. They want the cheapest haircut for the most amount of work. I don’t eat for hours. I don’t get to sit for hours. Our place is filthy. I’m barely making any money to survive this economy. The clients berate me and talk down on me for hours! Multiple times a day each week!! I want out!!!

I love doing hair but this fast food salon environment is sucking the life out of me…

I’m thinking of going back to school and pursuing a new profession, have any of you left and completely started over? I’m considering it lately..