Franchise Smartsyle (A & S Beauty) - Hairstylist SmartStyle Employee Review

3.0
Sep 28, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Good coworkers Flexible hours High traffic being inside Walmart

Cons

Franchise owner and regional manager did very little to help when we were low on retain product and backbar product. Had to be very frugal with the products we used on clients and break our heads when we did not have the color that the client needed applied because there was a very low budget and sometimes we wouldn't get shipments of color for weeks, People would ask if the salon was going out of business because of how little retail product we had.

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5.0
Nov 17, 2025
Recommend
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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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