Rewarding emotionally, stressful financially - Esthetician/Wax Specialist European Wax Center Employee Review

3.0
17 Oct 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- meet cool clients - learn how to become a pro for waxing through paid training - cash tips -free waxing services for employees -employee discounts

Cons

- little to no time off, and must be covered by a coworker or else you will not get approved for time off - this location does not offer PPO or benefits for under 40 hour work weeks, and i believe the PPO they do offer is 3-5 days a year - only up to 24 hours accrued sick time yearly - work weekends - depending on the season, you don't get paid much more than minimum wage - no commission on sales or add on services for waxers

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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.

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