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 and on the job training" ((in 16 reviews)); "Benefits are available but too expensive for insurance." ((in 12 reviews)); "Discounts on products, some nice people" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good coworkers, walk" ((in 9 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 7 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)); "Not enough tips, bad management, treat you like crap," ((in 37 reviews)); "Very difficult to hit commission" ((in 32 reviews)); "Poor upper management, always have dump rewards programs or try it this way, no this way." ((in 26 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

(622 total reviews)

Hugh Sawyer

31% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (622 reviews)

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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

Feb 5, 2014

Was manager for 4 years, received no help from upper management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to start to build clientele. That's about it.

Cons

Upper management will not answer calls or return them. You basically run the salon alone until something "bad" happens and THEN upper management steps in

1.0

Jan 8, 2014

Horrible company to work for. Stay far far away.

Stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the clients are nice

Cons

Low pay, horrible hours, horrible management, favoritism, racism, slack co workers.

2.0

Dec 16, 2013

Drama filled salon and lies

Salon manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clientele base and working with guests and getting to know people

Cons

drama and how company treats their employees

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