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

SmartStyle reviews

2.6

25% would recommend to a friend

(622 total reviews)

Hugh Sawyer

31% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

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SmartStyle has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 622 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The SmartStyle employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

622 reviews

2.0

Apr 17, 2024

Should never have franchised

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hourly pay plus tips Discounts on services for employees

Cons

Commission structure is the same no matter economic standing of location. (Same in a rich city, as in a poor town) Franchise owners are given too many liberties with changing the corporate structure laid out for them and are not required to know anything about the industry. Making it very hard on the stylists and management. Every location is different as far as rules, and dress codes, sales, and even how individual services are done. There is no consistency because of the liberties that Owners take.

5.0

Apr 16, 2024

Fun Atmosphere but Low Pay

Hairstylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team of stylists and management is very empathetic to the plight of her hair artists!

Cons

Can be slow at times and pay is far too low.

4.0

Apr 9, 2024

Great Place for Newer Stylists

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning, Base Pay, Commission, Experience

Cons

Fast Paced, Limited brand options

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Jobs at SmartStyle

Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

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Should never have franchised

Fun Atmosphere but Low Pay

Great Place for Newer Stylists

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