Stylist - Hair Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

3.0
Jul 12, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to go if you are starting out and need experience.

Cons

Shift work. Commission is hard to make. Low hours. Management doesn't really seem to care about your success or about keeping you long term. You can work here 5 years and still make min. Wage.

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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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