Great place to work for Cosmetology graduates! - Store Manager/Salon Leader SmartStyle Employee Review

4.0
May 7, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

You can make great money under the right leadership! My check was always around $1,000 or more, not including my Salon bonus! Upsells and pricing correctly is key!

Cons

No benefits, long hours with no breaks! You must stop and take breaks and lunches or you will get burnt out

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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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