Sport Clips reviews

3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,476 total reviews)
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Edward Logan

69% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Sport Clips has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,476 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sport Clips employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Serviços pessoais do consumidor industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Aug 23, 2025

Just been a week but looking good

Recommend
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Pros

Pay, benefits, team, location, price point, environment of peers and equals, continued training if needed or wanted, respectful upper management and team leader

Cons

Tips on paycheck but paid weekly so not that bad

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Sport Clips Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your insights about your experience at Sport Clips! We're glad to hear you appreciate the pay, benefits, and supportive team environment. Your suggestion regarding daily tip payouts is valuable, and we’ll keep exploring ways to enhance our practices. Thank you again for your kind words. We appreciate your time and contributions to Sport Clips.
2.0
Aug 20, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Busy locations - days go by quick

Cons

The absence of effective leadership skills demonstrated by the manager is truly alarming. The continuous barrage of aggressive messages taped to the front counter, proclaiming phrases such as "sales numbers suck" and "show some urgency" regarding transition times, is not only counterproductive but also absurd. It is imperative that the company invests in leadership training for its management team. Resorting to aggressive notes is certainly not a viable method for motivating employees. Interestingly, the company's motto, prominently printed on the shirts that employees are required to wear, states, "Treat others the way they want to be treated." This principle should unequivocally extend to the treatment of staff members as well. Everyone in the workplace is an adult and deserves to be addressed with professionalism and respect. Moreover, the pervasive negativity emanating from many stylists in the store is truly disheartening. We all share a common objective: to earn a living while ensuring that our customers feel valued and appreciated. However, this sense of camaraderie seems to be lacking when it comes to interactions among colleagues. Instead of uplifting one another and fostering a supportive environment, individuals often engage only with friends and resort to gossiping about others in the break room. Discussions about the manager become a frequent topic whenever she is not present, and complaints arise if someone is assigned to a station that others prefer. Additionally, the manager has taken to sending random text messages with uniform reminders, including comments about inappropriate attire such as "hoochie shorts" and "camel toes." Furthermore, rather than sharing the positive feedback that many employees receive, the focus has been directed toward just one or two survey responses concerning hygiene, which were then addressed in a group text message. This approach not only undermines morale but also perpetuates an atmosphere of embarrassment and negativity. Such communication is undeniably unprofessional and contributes to a toxic workplace environment. The inability to foster camaraderie and to conduct oneself with professionalism is severely undermining the morale of the team and eroding the confidence of the stylists in their ability to reach their goals. While there is a significant emphasis on product sales, it is crucial to recognize that if this is the primary objective, then the company must provide managers with effective training on how to motivate their teams. This cannot be achieved through derogatory notes or haphazard text messages; instead, it requires a thoughtful and supportive approach that inspires and uplifts employees. If there were even a small measure of respect, professionalism, and encouragement, the numbers would naturally improve.

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Sport Clips Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your insights on your experience. We appreciate your perspective regarding leadership and communication, as well as the need for a supportive atmosphere among team members. Your feedback is valuable in our ongoing efforts to enhance our workplace. If you'd like to discuss this further, please reach out to your HR provider. We’re committed to fostering a positive environment for all employees. Please note that each store is independently owned and operated under our franchise model, which means experiences can differ by location. We take concerns about management and workplace culture seriously and encourage open communication to address any issues. Your feedback is important, and we will share it with the appropriate leadership.
1.0
Aug 20, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

You’ll learn how much chaos you can tolerate before you quit.

Cons

Zero training. You’re just thrown in and told to figure it out while management hides in the back. The bonus system is rigged. If you don’t hit every single requirement, you get nothing. Most stylists never see a dime, and that’s by design. Scheduling is a joke. Everyone else is on every-other-weekend, except you if they feel like burning you out. Half the staff is scheduled on peak days while the other half gets an easy ride. No one works their full shift. People stroll in late, leave early, and management sets the tone by doing the same. If you dare to speak up, you’ll get told your “standards are too high” or that you “worry about silly things.” Translation: don’t expect improvement, just shut up and deal with it. The environment is loud, overstimulating, and flat-out anxiety-inducing. Door beeps, blow dryers, TVs blaring, people yelling, and constant interruptions during client services. It’s exhausting. You basically have to beg to be paid correctly—whether it’s mileage reimbursement, meetings, or subbing at other stores. If you don’t ask, you don’t get paid. Period. Everyone working here survives off a spouse, disability, or splitting bills with roommates. Nobody can afford to live on this job alone. That says everything.

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Sport Clips Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your insights into the training and scheduling challenges you've faced. Your feedback is invaluable in our ongoing efforts to enhance the work environment. If you're open to discussing this further, please reach out to your HR provider directly. We aim to foster a supportive workplace. Please note that each store is independently owned and operated under our franchise model, which means experiences can differ by location. We take concerns about management and workplace culture seriously and encourage open communication to address any issues. Your feedback is important, and we will share it with the appropriate leadership.
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