Don’t do it - Hair Stylist SmartStyle Employee Review

1.0
Aug 3, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can help build your clientele. They tax your tips for you.

Cons

You can’t take their clients to another salon if you quite. Their commission program is a lie. You have to make a set amount a pay period to even get 40% commission. I knew good stylist who had worked there years and never made anything more than $11 a hour. Horrible management. Changes all the time.

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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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