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

(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

3.0

May 22, 2025

Smartstyles cosmetologist

Cosmetologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can build clientele Great for starters

Cons

No room for growth Low pay Understaffed

1.0

May 22, 2025

Okay salon

Cosmetologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-good foot traffic -flexible hours - okay tips

Cons

-often not great management - be prepared to bring your own clippercide - depending on location it might be dirty - back to back clients, sometimes barely even had time to get a drink - low pay -salon favoritism

5.0

Apr 12, 2025

Great salon

Licensed master cosmetologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great to improve your skill set.

Cons

I don’t have any cons.

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