Run for your lives - Hair Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

2.0
Jul 15, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job. All black attire for the "flawed" Free samples

Cons

The company lures you in when they start talking about commissions. If you're not good at math you'll never figure it out. They are not very caring when it comes to their employees. It's all about numbers with thus company.

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5.0
Nov 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lenient dress code, ample access to new clientele, video library to expand skills and product knowledge, PTO and benefits

Cons

The salons are almost always short staffed

1.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I loved working there. I loved my job. I loved meeting new people..

Cons

• Poor management and retaliation for raising concerns • Unauthorized schedule changes with no notice • Unfair NCE pressure and write-ups despite strong sales performance • Micromanagement from 400+ miles away with no understanding of local conditions • High turnover due to bad communication and bullying

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