Great first job experience out of cosmetology school - Wax Specialist European Wax Center Employee Review

2.0
24 Mar 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You're always guaranteed clients because these stores are always placed in high foot traffic areas and also because it is a well known franchise. Tips are always a plus!

Cons

You have no life...even on your day off you get called into work which I find incredibly rude. Way too fast pace and not high enough pay to motivate you to want to continue to work like that. The owners don't care if you have to go to the bathroom they just look at you like a machine and expect you to work yourself into exhaustion. Doesn't offer any kind of health benefits and your commission is only 5% ...it's pennies and not enough especially with how much pain staking work you put in. The pay is horrible you start at 8 and the highest they'll let you go to is 10. You definitely get burnt out and leave which is why this place has such a high turnover rate.

Explore other reviews about European Wax Center

5.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Absolutely amazing management, and lovely waxers. A great place to grow.

Cons

I have no cons that I can think of.

2.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great coworkers, supportive team environment, loyal clients, and valuable opportunities to develop professional skills.

Cons

I’d like to raise some concerns about communication and fairness. We are asked to communicate everything, yet often our messages go unanswered or are met with a negative attitude. There is also a sense of favoritism in time-off approvals. Last-minute scheduling changes have disrupted my plans due to lack of notice. I’ve been incorrectly scheduled due to miscommunication, and I’ve had intense shifts without reasonable breaks. Additionally, our manager consistently arrives later than anyone, often when clients are waiting to pay, yet she gives attitude to others for minor delays. On top of that, product management is often last-minute. We run out of supplies like products, creams, or paper, and it only gets addressed when urgent, forcing us to scramble between rooms. I’m bringing these concerns forward because I hope for a more consistent, supportive, and equitable work environment for all of us.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All