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Sharkeys Cuts For Kids

I learned a lot from management and enjoyed my time there for the most part. Good communication between management and staff. I learned a lot of different management techniques that I will keep with me for a lifetime. Management will take the time with you to teach you if you show you are eager and willing to learn. I felt like good contributions and efforts were recognized with words of affirmation on a regular basis. 

The pay is very low for what you are expected to do. They may tell you that there's room for growth and raises but it will pretty much be the same position you started with. The company structure is not set up in a way that allows for many promotions, which is fine if you are okay staying where you are. I do feel like the "opportunities for growth" were misleading in my interview. Considering there are NO benefits or PTO offered for full time employees, the pay could be improved. There is no overtime offered and they are strict about that.

There is always drama amongst staff and at times, management will overlook bad/rude employees to cover themselves from paying unemployment. It makes the good employees upset and not feel heard after being treated poorly by the bad employees. I can't stress enough how much drama this place attracts --it is worse than high school. At times, it feels like management can feed into it and make it worse. I felt I had to leave due to a very uncomfortable work environment, brought on by coworker drama, and fed into by management. After that, it did not feel like a comfortable or safe environment for me to work in anymore and I decided to move on. I should have noted the drama in the beginning and got out right away, because eventually you will be roped in one way or another.

The customers are fun and I enjoyed speaking with parents all day. The customers you meet make it all worth it, I had many great talks about their professions and such, which is a bonus if you enjoy learning about people. Working with kids means never a dull moment and you will laugh A LOT.  The kids are hilarious. 

The general tasks are easy, you are just expected to do a lot by yourself and under stressful situations at times. Must be ok being in loud environments with kids screaming violently on a daily basis. You will work with kids with special needs often, so patience and compassion are a MUST.

Overall this job is best suited for someone in college based on the pay and tasks. The job is genuinely super fun and overall I learned a lot of invaluable information about the industry and management. 


I was an assistant/receptionist and was required to work behind the counter, to sell products, and clean the salon. I would get clients seated, wash their hair, turn on a tv show or game for them and tell the stylists where they were needed. I would then clean up, or do chores while their hair was being cut. And then, run the cash register afterwards. I would also give suckers, tattoos and balloons to the kids. All this, was good. It was easy and fun work. I loved making jokes for the kids and getting them to laugh. 

The bad part, was the management. My boss was unpredictable with scheduling, constantly irritated at me, and a poor communicator. They would often lash out when things didn’t immediately go their way. This made working while they were present extremely stressful and anxiety inducing. Whenever I’d get a text from them panic would begin to build in my chest. They often asked me to do things i had never been trained to do, or expected me to know how to do tasks that were above my responsibilities. When new stock was delivered I was told to scan it in and price it. This responsibility was never in the job description, and added on sometime after the first month of me working at Sharkey’s. 
My boss would also belittle me when i expressed confusion. They were not understanding, and always assumed I was trying to take advantage of them or, be lazy. They disliked my personality, and eventually fired me because of it. They stated on multiple occasions that I was “too quite” and if i didn’t speak up I would be let go. Customers never asked me to repeat myself, and never expressed annoyance at the volume of my speech. 
overall, I loved my coworkers and the job, but my boss ruined the experience for me.

I absolutely love my job!  Let me tell you why it's so amazing! First, the flexible hours are a game-changer. Being able to work around my schedule is a huge plus. And let's talk about working with children - it's an absolute blast! Seeing their smiling faces and making them feel special is incredibly rewarding.
Now, let's talk about the owners. They are simply fantastic! They are supportive, understanding, and genuinely care about their employees. Their kindness and appreciation create a positive work environment that makes every day enjoyable. And the pay? It's definitely a thumbs up! The compensation is fair and rewarding, which makes the job even more satisfying. 
But that's not all! Cutting kids' hair is so much fun. They get to play dress-up, paint their nails, and even enjoy some video games while they're here. It's like a mini salon party! The joy and excitement in their eyes make every haircut a memorable experience.
Overall, my job is a dream come true. The flexible hours, the amazing owners, the good pay, and the fun activities with the kids all contribute to an incredible work environment. I feel lucky to be a part of it! 

A standard day is showing up 10~15 minutes early to prepare for the day. Go over any appointments for the day before cleaning up a little more to go through the day. We make sure to clean up after every client who comes in throughout the day and by the end, make sure we have a good set of notes for everyone who came in to keep track of the styles provided!

Haircut wise I learned better techniques that suit the needs for kid haircuts, though we also learn what kind of shows kids are really into now!

The management of Sharkey's is amazing. They check in frequently to make sure we are doing well as well as maintaining a good work flow and environment. If we require something, they are amazing at making sure we have enough supplied for the salon.

For me, the hardest part of working at Sharkey's is being able to suit the needs different types of kids. Not every kid is the same so it's crucial to understand that not every kid handles haircuts the same.

The workplace culture is very relaxed and fun. The team at Sharkey's is respectful and open minded to the experiences and backgrounds of other team members. 

I love how flexible the business is with availability and how well the team communicates and keeps track of each individual cut so that any team member can provide the service and style regardless of who previously cut it.

At first, I absolutely loved working here. Then as time went on the smoke started to clear and I started seeing the truth for myself. They don't compensate you for driving to other locations. But if you don't have transportation they will pay for your Uber to the other locations. Also, I've never seen them advance anyone from within the company.  I feel like they run you ragged, use you up and when you can't help them they will cut your hours back so bad you can't even pay rent. They don't have paid holidays. They don't give Christmas bonuses. And the owners of this franchise have never been to visit one time in the 2 years I've been employed there.  I've suggested a suggestion box. And it's never happened.  They hire people and expect us to train them on everything and we arenot even managers merely stylist and receptionists.  And there's no compensation for us training new employees. I'm eagerly seeking full-time employment elsewhere. There's a very high turnover rate with this franchise you would think the owners would see the problem or come to visit atleast once a year. But no I've never met them or talked to them or seen them on zoom. Which is very weird to me. Most owners are more hands on with their company .

I was in charged of running the salon but had no support from owners. The employees were so unhappy and would address their concerns to me and I would bring them to the owners and I was told I'm the cause for the negativity in the salon. They liked to pretend they specialize in children with autism but offered the stylist no training. The stylists when hired were suppose to get sign on bonuses and either had to fight for them or never got them. I left due to my epilepsy and the owner took most of my final paycheck. $200 for a key that I was already planning on returning two days later and my bonus which was a couple hundred dollars. I loved my employees but my management was disappointing. The mircro management the ridiculous service times that didn't change for children on the spectrum that needed more time. Owner allowed parents to scream and degrade us and offered them free hair cuts. I had an allergy to pine Sol so badly that I have to do breathing treatments cuz my throat starts closing when I asked if we could switch floor cleaner I was told that's what they buy. No consideration for their staff. Owner would change employees time clocks to show they worked less hours. 

As a stylist working at Sharkey's Cuts for Kids, I can say the the head stylist is amazing (in Summerlin). The time that I have worked at this location,( 1 year) we went through about 8 stylists and 6 receptionists. 
Typical day at work starts at 10 am the morning will be busy with the little kids that aren't in school. The little ones get to pick a chair they like to sit in. We put on a movie or TV show. Cutting kids hair can go smooth or not so smooth. Try your best in the time limit you have. Get ur tips at the end of each day.
The hardest part is The owner(s) know nothing about hair or what it is like to work with kids or kids with special needs. The cars don't work and the owner feels like it's a waste of time to fix or replace. The combs/brushes have missing teeth/bristles and/or they are bent. The stylists have reported these things and yet it takes months to fix or he claims he didn't know about it. They aren't following state board or state law as in unlicensed doing nails, ear piercings, and washing hair. 


I work their and it's ok we are busy .it's hard dealing with the parents .and my store great owners but so  called managers that only add negitive and have yet to see any ideas that are positive and only brings down our moral and our other store manager great young girl who gets the whole dealing with stylist thing it's not the same in a 9-5 and looking for way to help us .but their is not any guide lines as to what is expected from parents as to dealing with their children like lifting them in and out those cars and aggressive children who kick and bite .I feel pressure to deal with children who really should not by any means be getting hair cut in public and subjecting other kids to their behavior. And making others scared to death while parents act like this is some how your fault.most of kids are great and fun also it kinda feels like no incentive to grow or earn more you can't expect any more raise or bonus or commissions which is room for burnout minimum plus tips .which can be good but are not garrrented. 

I rather enjoyed working there for the client base and the overall experience that was provided, however I was let go without warning once the owners replaced me with someone that they could pay less to do more work. Via text message. Right as I had excitedly told the owner that my productivity would improve, as I had finally figured out how to use their computer system to book myself each day I worked. I would have been trained as a receptionist and stylist there for all of their locations, but they wanted to get immediate retroactive numbers. It was news to me, because they toted that it was a place to grow.
My experience overall fit perfectly for the schedule of a Seasonal employee, and I would have appreciated them letting me know that it was like that so I could find somewhere else. Also, they had just unceremoniously fired two other employees mere weeks before Christmas, which was sort of a red flag for me but the owners said they had good reasons for doing so.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I loved having a full schedule. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes the kids don't want to get a haircut but there are so many great distractions they can look at 9 out of 10 kids were awesome, even if they cried they were so good, I just had to work faster! I loved working here. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's  so fun, and happy 😊 the kids are so cute, it's such a fun atmosphere for Kid's they don't even know their getting haircuts! I loved cutting  the girls hair and polishing their nails & putting cute little  braids in their hair 😍

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Usually the receptionist or owner is there to open the salon,  if not we turn on all the T.V and lights,  and the computer.  I always arrived early,  everything is scheduled including your lunch break, which was really nice

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