Stressful work environment - Anonymous employee SmartStyle Employee Review

2.0
Jan 11, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Consistent hourly pay. Walk out with tips daily. Full access to color product.

Cons

Inconsistent scheduling. I went through about 5-6 managers while employed. None of which knew how to run a store. Most were hired above long term employees and hadn’t little or no management experience. There is a lot of pressure put on stylists to sell retail, however there is not a full retail backbat available.

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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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