This place - Hairstylist/Manager SmartStyle Employee Review

3.0
Mar 11, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of walk ins, lots of experience with retail and service guests.

Cons

The hrly pay rate is minimum wage. Their is no goals to achieve. base prices arn't competitive with other salons around

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5.0
Nov 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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