Is SmartStyle a good company to work for as a Barber/Stylist?

Barber/Stylist professionals working at SmartStyle have rated their employer with 2.4 out of 5 stars in 300 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of SmartStyle employees being 2.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Barber/Stylist Jobs at SmartStyle now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Barber/Stylist interview questions at SmartStyle .

Does SmartStyle pay Barber/Stylist employees well?

Barber/Stylist professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SmartStyle with 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 300 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 9.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Barber/Stylist salaries at SmartStyle.

How happy are Barber/Stylist professionals working at SmartStyle?

22% of Barber/Stylist employees at SmartStyle would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 11% in the past 12 months. Barber/Stylist professionals have also rated SmartStyle with a 2.5 rating for work-life-balance, 3.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.5 rating for culture and values and 2.5 rating 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 and on the job training" ((in 15 reviews)); "benefits were excellent and given before 30 days." ((in 11 reviews)); "Discounts on products, some nice people" ((in 10 reviews)); "Made good tips and money was good." ((in 9 reviews)); "Continued education to keep you with the up to date trends." ((in 6 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 76 reviews)); "Management was poor if there was a problem or conflict you could never get in contact with managment.." ((in 38 reviews)); "Very difficult to hit commission" ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor upper management, always have dump rewards programs or try it this way, no this way." ((in 22 reviews)); "The change of management... it is the worst sometimes cuz some managers don't know what they are doing" ((in 17 reviews))

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SmartStyle Barber/Stylist reviews

2.4

22% would recommend to a friend

(300 total reviews)

Hugh Sawyer

24% approve of CEO

18% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.5

Culture & values

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.5

Career opportunities

2.1

Senior management

2.0

Compensation and benefits

Barber/Stylist employees have rated SmartStyle with 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 300 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Barber/Stylist professionals have an average working experience there. SmartStyle is rated 34% below average by Barber/Stylist professionals compared to other employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

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300 reviews

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

2.0

Oct 22, 2025

Something Stinks, and It's NOT the Chemicals

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inviting Atmosphere Great Stylists Open Concept

Cons

Management Upper Management Expectations for New Stylists

3.0

Jun 15, 2025

Basic

Hairdresser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy schedule and interview and stays kinda busy

Cons

Low pay and hard to get hours if you don’t have enough

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