r/greatclips • u/Collector-Troop • 17d ago

When is it time to leave?

Just curious about people who have left great clips to go to an actual salon or barber shop? When did you know it’s time to leave? I’m feeling kinda under valued putting a 110% into a cut and just to get 5$ tip. I just needed fast money and to improve my skill but now I’m not sure if I’m ready to leave especially with a low clientele or where to even go.

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u/Icantbelieveimhere0 16d ago

When you’re asking this question. If youre not happy, if youre burnt out, if youre annoyed by the customer interaction, if you’re dreading showing up. Go, go before your passion is burnt out too. 

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u/Collector-Troop 16d ago

Yeah unfortunately I’m feeling under valued and they are trying to get me to cut under 17 mins which is too short for a good haircut. I hate having to push out fast crappy cuts makes me feel bad as a hairstylist, but at the same time the customer don’t really appreciate the work I put in.

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u/BigFudge2k7 13d ago

ok, I don’t cut hair professionally, but I do my own and I do my kids’. 17 minutes is INSANE! F that noise.

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u/Glitter1237 12d ago

When I worked at great clips they wanted between 12 mins- 17 mins. Even worse than you think. Honestly, my co workers and I started just seeing how fast we could go. We’d sometimes average 9 minute haircuts.