Good for building client relationships - horrible management - Hair Stylist Sport Clips Employee Review

3.0
Aug 30, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay. High number of returning clients, so it’s not hard to build up clientele. Fun atmosphere.

Cons

Overall, the company itself isn’t bad. However, they are extremely pushy on sales. After working full time for nearly 6 months and having good sales & client numbers, I had 2 consecutive bad weeks and was bumped down to part time. Even though the store was already understaffed, they still forced me to cut my hours because I wasn’t selling enough product. Other than that, the management at my store was horrendous. It left the rest of the employees at my location with low morale and motivation. With the managers calling off at least once a week, changing their own numbers and hours in the computer, stealing from the drawer, and having scandalous relations with other people within the company, it just became too much. The same month that I left, several other girls followed suit. If you can get into a good location with good management, I highly recommend it. I loved this job, the location, the clientele, and the business brand, but my personal experience with my managers were too much to handle.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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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
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
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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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