Is Madison Reed a good company to work for as a Assistant Hair Colorist?

Assistant Hair Colorist professionals working at Madison Reed have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Madison Reed employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Assistant Hair Colorist Jobs at Madison Reed now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Assistant Hair Colorist interview questions at Madison Reed .

Does Madison Reed pay Assistant Hair Colorist employees well?

Assistant Hair Colorist professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Madison Reed with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Assistant Hair Colorist salaries at Madison Reed.

How happy are Assistant Hair Colorist professionals working at Madison Reed?

70% of Assistant Hair Colorist employees at Madison Reed would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 26% in the past 12 months. Assistant Hair Colorist professionals have also rated Madison Reed with a 3.6 rating for work-life-balance, 3.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.4 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Madison Reed?

Colorist (31) , General Manager (31) , Assistant Colorist (25) , Hair Colorist (16) , Shift Lead (16) , Color Crew (9) , Marketing (7) , Area Manager (4) , Hair Stylist (4) , Manager (4) , Receptionist (4) , Stylist (4) , Associate Colorist (3) , Colorist Assistant (3) , District Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Madison Reed according to real employee reviews?

"Great pay, easy and fast paced" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great benefits and many avenues for growth." ((in 18 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great Leadership" ((in 11 reviews)); "The CEO, Amy is always around and will walk up and talk to you through the day, and these are genuine conversations which is so rare to find in companies now a days." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Madison Reed according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 10 reviews)); "Alll upper management and hair color bar management is horrible including district managers." ((in 6 reviews)); "All communication is done thru Slack." ((in 5 reviews)); "Lots of turnover , disrespectful team members and clients" ((in 4 reviews))

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Madison Reed Assistant Hair Colorist reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Amy Errett

56% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

Assistant Hair Colorist employees have rated Madison Reed with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Assistant Hair Colorist professionals have a good working experience there. Madison Reed is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Assistant Hair Colorist professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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16 reviews

5.0

Apr 13, 2026

Made me like doing hair again

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Limited service for more clients in one day, more money and team working environment.

Cons

Haven’t seen anything that’s is a con

Madison Reed Response

1mo

Hey Beautiful, Hi there, Thank you for sharing such an inspiring review! We truly value your courage in discussing your experiences, as it helps us shape our story and ensures we stay aligned with our core values. We are thrilled to continue supporting your professional growth here! Warmly, The People Team at MR Xoxo, The People Team at MR

1.0

Mar 5, 2026

They will throw you away

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good volume of clients to service

Cons

No breaks, competitiveness from upper management, hateful dishonest management, tip stealing, you are just a number and they will use you and throw you away.

Madison Reed Response

3mo

Hello there, thank you for your feedback! We take our responsibility to improve seriously, and your insights are essential for our growth. If you’re open to it, we’d love to discuss your comments further. Please reach out to hr@madison-reed.com; we’re eager to hear from you. Best, The People Team at MR

5.0

Feb 5, 2026

Supportive team and great environment to grow

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clean, stylish, and professional salon environment. Clear dress code, strong teamwork, and a supportive atmosphere. Great opportunity for learning, growth, and continued education.

Cons

Color line does not contain ammonia, which may be an adjustment depending on personal color preferences.

Madison Reed Response

5mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your wonderful review! Your voice brings so much joy to our community, and we’re thrilled that you share our values and embrace our mission. We can’t wait to celebrate your career journey with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

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