Pros
It's a good place to learn about the beauty business. You get used to working with a wide variety of people fast. You'll probably deal with a lot of different situations, so you'll know how to react in the future. Also, since you're working with so many people, the chances are that you'll like some of them and they'll make it more fun. Although, the best perks are the gratis and the discounts. If you work in the salon, services are free. Retail is 25% off.
Cons
They're cheap. When you need more supplies, you have to ask for them and hope that it gets approved. If not, oh well, you can't use that product. You have to ask for it again later. There are products that I have been out of for over a month. Also, many things in my room are broken and have been for a long time. They keep saying they're going to fix them, but they never do. They don't trust their employees. Everything you bring in has to be in a clear plastic bag and marked. (Products are marked when you buy them or when you bring in a receipt. If it's sold there and you don't have the receipt anymore, you can't bring it in.) They also only pay a little above minimum wage, then expect you to wear professional clothes, like you can afford them. The insurance is also expensive and hardly covers anything. I can't afford that either.