Good starter not something longterm - Anonymous employee SmartStyle Employee Review

2.0
Jul 20, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You get paid no matter if you are slow or not, tips, this is the place to learn eeverything You didn't learn in beauty school . You will be comfortable

Cons

Don't pay enough, you will never commission, it's always new people and managers never stay long, too much work not enough pay . It's not worth it

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5.0
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Pros

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

Cons

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1.0
Jul 9, 2026
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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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