Hideous - Hairstylist SmartStyle Employee Review

1.0
Nov 5, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Not many, really only things I can think of is sometimes decent foot traffic, large product line, good promotion prices on retail, I.e bogo 50% off

Cons

Subpar management, low pay, unrealistic goals so you rarely if ever meet commission, retail commission tied to service amounts so $400+ product sales in a week can still result in no commission. 4hr shifts at min wage

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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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