Good starter job for new Stylists - Hair Dresser/Stylist/Barber SmartStyle Employee Review

3.0
Jul 31, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learn all aspects of hairstyling, the company has training and you learn all aspects of running a hair salon, you learn about products, they are following labour laws, it’s very clean and adheres to health and safety

Cons

You will give your life to them, and miss out on real life because you are married to your job

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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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