Does SmartStyle pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SmartStyle employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SmartStyle. This rating has improved by 19% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SmartStyle?

25% of SmartStyle employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SmartStyle 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SmartStyle?

Hair Stylist (133) , Stylist (89) , Hairstylist (65) , Salon Manager (53) , Manager (38) , Cosmetologist (23) , Store Manager (12) , Licensed Cosmetologist (11) , Hairdresser (9) , Manager/Stylist (7) , Receptionist (5) , Salon Leader (4) , Assistant Manager (3) , Hair Dresser/Stylist/Barber (3) , District Leader (2)

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

"Flexible hours" ((in 14 reviews)); "Benefits are available but too expensive for insurance." ((in 10 reviews)); "Discounts on products, some nice people" ((in 9 reviews)); "Continued education to keep you with the up to date trends." ((in 6 reviews)); "great work place with awesome work environment." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"It had low pay and you haft to work hard to get name out there." ((in 77 reviews)); "Management was poor if there was a problem or conflict you could never get in contact with managment.." ((in 37 reviews)); "Very difficult to hit commission" ((in 30 reviews)); "Poor upper management, always have dump rewards programs or try it this way, no this way." ((in 25 reviews)); "The change of management... it is the worst sometimes cuz some managers don't know what they are doing" ((in 16 reviews))

What are the top reviewed SmartStyle locations?

Atlanta , Oklahoma City , New Orleans , Jacksonville , Lapeer , Louisville , Mansfield , Wichita , Guntersville , Boise , Virginia Beach , Glendale , Phoenix , Checotah , Tulsa , Paducah , Greensboro , Weatherford , Lubbock , San Antonio , Sioux Falls , Columbus , Minneapolis , Fayetteville , Cookeville , Millington , Morristown , Hendersonville , Kokomo , Columbus

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SmartStyle reviews

2.6

25% would recommend to a friend

(246 total reviews)

Hugh Sawyer

31% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.4

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

2.2

Compensation and benefits

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Reviews by job title

246 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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1.0

Jul 9, 2026

Loved the job, but management issues are serious

Stylist

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

2.0

Dec 16, 2025

Not worth it

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you’d like to do hair, you get to do people hair all day

Cons

Do not pay enough the commission is rigged

3.0

Oct 30, 2025

N/A

Hair sylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good cliental. Steady flow of customers

Cons

Low pay by hour. Just the pay should be better

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