what to expect - Hair Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

1.0
Mar 6, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The salon is in Walmart Stores. Heavy traffic for stylists to get customers.

Cons

The management is mismatched and the supplies for the franchise owners are nonexistent. Panimore is in the biggest industry's grip of old Regis Salons that are only interested in real estate locations.

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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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