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 17% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SmartStyle?

24% 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 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))

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

24% would recommend to a friend

(622 total reviews)

Hugh Sawyer

29% approve of CEO

22% 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

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).

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Reviews by job title

622 reviews

2.0

Dec 23, 2015

Over worked and under paid

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The best things that came from working at Smart Style were my clients and coworkers.

Cons

Upper management at corp level expects alot for little pay.

2.0

Dec 9, 2015

Stylist

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of walk-ins busy....50% off products last week of the month.

Cons

MAnagement piles all their work on the stylists...you are expected to do slit of paper work...and deposit balance end of shift....besides stocking shelf...answered phones ring out customers...no commission on products unless you double your salary behind the chair....never happens.

3.0

Nov 4, 2015

Stylist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was a pretty good place to work with. They provided training classes for improving your skills. Overall great place to work with. You can move around to other salons.

Cons

low hourly pay, no overtime pay unless it falls on a certain order. Hard to move up in the salon ranking.

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