Overworked and underpaid is an understatement - Regional Trainer/Wax Specialist European Wax Center Employee Review

1.0
5 Nov 2012
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Pros

I can't think of anything other than the fact that I'm able to tell prospective employers than I have a lot of waxing experience, which can't hurt in the esthetics field

Cons

No benefits Commission you receive is close to NOTHING Very low pay, don't believe the paper work they show you at your interview showing you 'how much you could make' you'll learn very quickly that those numbers are almost impossible to achieve . Very Poor management (if you can even call it management), it resembles more of a sorority than anything. Managers at each location are hired because theyre 'besties' with the Regional Manager, NOT because they are qualified, very immature atmosphere. Overall a very disappointing experience Full of scammers...The employees post fake Yelp reviews and delete the negative ones.

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5.0
5 June 2026
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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 June 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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