SmartStyle review - Hair Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

5.0
Aug 8, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I was able to build my clientele from the content walk ins, they have a great team and the franchisee is so nice. The team I worked with was so supportive and uplifting. Everyone is pretty helpful and I like being able to have continued education opportunities so I can keep learning new skills.

Cons

Because we are inside Walmart sometimes people think we are Walmart employees cutting hair, but we quickly let them know we are all licensed cosmetologists and separate from Walmart, we only rent out the space for the convenience of having people walk by our salon each day eventually coming in to ask about products/services we offer.

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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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