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European Wax Center

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Worst Employer experience ever! - Waxing Specialist European Wax Center Employee Review

1.0
Nov 4, 2015
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

None-Run fast! Unless you are straight out of school then this is better than nothing. But you will learn nothing about Esthetics here.

Cons

The most unprofessional environment I've ever encountered. Horrible pay. Around minimum wage plus 5% commission on services. 10% on products. The services are dirt cheap. Unexperienced employees that have never had jobs before who talk down to the waxers. This is the super cuts of waxing. They will work you like a dog. You also have to do the maid services steam mopping your room this would never happen in a props spa. They expect you to do a flawless Brazilian in 15 minutes whether the guest is 100lbs or 400lbs. They are about quantity not quality!! They are all about selling packages which the front desk does because they make commission. And you as a waxer get paid on the discounted price. So if after a package the Brazilian is costing around $31.00 you are making only $1.55. The front desk associates make more than waxers. And they treat you like they're superiors when they know nothing about waxing.

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5.0
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Pros

I feel valued and taken care of.

Cons

Guests try to take advantage of the waxers

2.0
Jun 22, 2026
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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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