Hair Stylist - Anonymous employee SmartStyle Employee Review

4.0
Aug 12, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great opportunity for new hair stylists who are just starting out in the hair industry. No booth rent has to be paid. Guaranteed salary and commission paid.

Cons

No opportunities to travel for advanced training. Training was done through watching dvds. No opportunities to attend hair shows as a team.

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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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