Wonderful Beginning - Hair Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

5.0
Dec 11, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Wonderful work opportunity for Cosmetologists just beginning to start their careers. Great way to build a clientele, while making money even during down time. No booth rent, no back bar purchasing, everything but shears are provided.

Cons

Must work every Saturday and most holidays. Hourly pay is minimum wage plus tips, most of the time because of the location of the salon tips were minimal, and people thought service prices were too high.

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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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