I am new to the hair industry. - Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

3.0
Sep 6, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I enjoy the comission plus salary if you don't hit your goals so your guaranteed a pay check. I love not having to push products on people and there very flexible with hours. I get most Sundays off and free tools to start. Great place to go if your fresh in the industry and need to get started.

Cons

I feel like the starting wage could be more as well as the amount of comission given. The company does not allow the managers to do there job.

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5.0
Nov 17, 2025
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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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