Overall Good Place to work - Hair Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

5.0
Oct 25, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

guaranteed paycheck hourly or commission whichever's higher. made commisiion within 3 months of starting. They promote growth within easily become management or more. Great salon to start with they are highly involved in continuing education

Cons

Pay minimum wage nothing higher even with promotions, pay increases based on commission only so if salon is slow your pockets are too. Health insurance is pretty high for what we make.

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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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