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" ((in 15 reviews)); "The benefits are great." ((in 12 reviews)); "Discounts on products, some nice people" ((in 10 reviews)); "Continued education to keep you with the up to date trends." ((in 6 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling" ((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 79 reviews)); "Management was poor if there was a problem or conflict you could never get in contact with managment.." ((in 38 reviews)); "I have been here for over a year and haven't hit commission yet." ((in 34 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 19 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

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 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

5.0

Nov 17, 2025

SmartStyle, a good place to grow your skills

Regional director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lenient dress code, ample access to new clientele, video library to expand skills and product knowledge, PTO and benefits

Cons

The salons are almost always short staffed

3.0

Oct 30, 2025

N/A

Hair sylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good cliental. Steady flow of customers

Cons

Low pay by hour. Just the pay should be better

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Jobs at SmartStyle

Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Phoenix, AZ

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