Great pay and clients, but poor management support - Hair Stylist Sport Clips Employee Review

1.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Store much better with previous owner. Decent pay and clients provided.

Cons

New Owner and Manager dont care about their stylists. We are all replaceable is what I was told. Dealing with Grief due to Husband passing unexpectedly. Im a very good stylist and professional and clean store and do my job. I was let go recently with no explanation because California is at will State.

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Sport Clips Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience. We recognize the challenges that can arise during ownership transitions and appreciate your dedication to your craft. Your feedback is invaluable as we consider ways to enhance our work environment. We wish you the best. 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 franchise leadership.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Bonusing, fun family culture, award ceremonies, fun prizes, fun parties, feel appreciated, steady client flow, reliable paycheck potential, paid trainings, no chemical services, flexible scheduling, opportunities for advancement, established brand.

Cons

Fast paced, mostly men and boys, stand all day, pressure around productivity, income varies, working weekends, holidays and evenings.

3.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great hourly pay with tips. Averaged about $38 to $40 an hour. Great starting place. They do offer training. The co-workers were nice at my location. Management does help you with flexible scheduling so if you have children, it works out great.

Cons

Burnout is real. Expected to complete service within an allotted short time. Too many clients come in that want expensive barbershop cuts but want to pay the lowest price (they really shouldn’t even go to sport clips for). Also, way too many clients with long hair wanting full scissor cuts. They won’t turn away clients even if the cuts they ask for are — are not something sport clips does or allows for a lot of time. TV’s get annoying after a while (too loud).

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Sport Clips Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your insights about your experience at Sport Clips. It's great to hear that you found value in the pay and training provided. We appreciate your feedback regarding client expectations and scheduling challenges, and we are committed to continually enhancing the work environment. Your input is invaluable as we strive for improvement! Thank you again for your kind words. We appreciate your time and contributions to Sport Clips.
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