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European Wax Center

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It’s an uphill battle and you will never win. - Wax Specialist European Wax Center Employee Review

2.0
Jul 24, 2018
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Free waxing A good amount of clients.. most of the time. They are tons of centers, so you can very easily find a job.

Cons

The bottom line is, this company doesn’t treat you like you’re a licensed professional who went to school and is licensed by the state. They treat you like cattle. You have no say and your opinion doesn’t matter. You have no say in your book, your schedule or how the GSA fits people in the schedule. The motto is “ be seen now” that means, even if you don’t have enough time to perform the service correctly, you will be expected to do it. It’s ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. Nothing else matters, not the comfort of the guest or the sanity of the waxer. The commission is laughable... and that’s at the centers that still even offer commission. The company gave the franchisee owners the option to take away commission completely. Like I said, you are not treated like a professional. Taking away commission is an insult. This company exists bc franchisee owners have enough money to buy into it. ( they don’t need to have any experience or background in the industry at all and it shows) It’s a cash cow for them... at the expense of the people who do all the work. This is the reason the average life of a waxer is 18 months with this company. It takes about that long to be completely disgusted. I really wish the CEO and the Cobas actually read these reviews. I can only assume they don’t ( or if they do, they simply don’t care) because in my 6 years, nothing ever got better. It only got worse.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

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2.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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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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