Stylists has 15 min for reg cut (Varsity) 20 min for MVP cut ( cut, shampoo, hot towel, chair massage. - Hair Stylist Sport Clips Employee Review

1.0
Jul 22, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Very modern clean professional , salon. Very nice equipment, chairs, massage chairs, flat screen T.v. Shampoo bowls r new updated kind where stylist stands behind customer, not hunched over the side of them w your breast in their face like old shampoo bowls. Owner HAS to update , refurnish redorcorate salon EVERY 4 years . Great comfortable uniforms ( track suits, polos, gym shoes )

Cons

Too many rules for stylists. Very strict assembly-line style of cutting called 5 pt play. Has about 40 steps to it , per client. Only have 15 minutes Total , for reg. haircut( Varsity) . This is from the second u call clients name , till they fumble to find coupon, ask to go to bathroom,before paying, or talking on their cell, while holding their finger up. 20 minutes allowed for MvP cut ( shampoo, hot towel, cut, chair massage ) again, every second counts. Only get hours if you can cut hair robotically, in 14 min doing MVP !

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jul 2, 2026
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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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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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