Baseline salon - Salon Manager SmartStyle Employee Review

2.0
Dec 8, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

You can learn easily right out of school the salon needs. You can focus on your basics and your own way to market after school to get a starting clientele.

Cons

Very minimal further training as far as skills and marketing. I feel they do not change stylists enough. Very low pay.

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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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