Never Again - Hair Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

2.0
Aug 26, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great starter salon straight out of hair school.

Cons

Minimum wage fall back if commission not made. If we didn't make commission after 3 months employment, we got written up. I work at Great Clips right now, $9 an hour, plus bonuses, plus tips. Never leave with less than $50 in tips. The Regis company does not care about their employees whatsoever! I worked there a year and a half, and worked for Regis salon for 6 months, both horrible experiences!

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5.0
Nov 17, 2025
Recommend
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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

The salons are almost always short staffed

1.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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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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