Low pay - Hair Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

1.0
Apr 27, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Paying minimum wage. Hard to make commission, pay someone out of beauty school same as someone with experience. False info about wage.

Cons

Make more at other places, not make money here. You go get a profession and make company money, not yourself

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5.0
Nov 17, 2025
Recommend
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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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