Is Madison Reed a good company to work for as a Assistant Colorist?

Assistant Colorist professionals working at Madison Reed have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 75 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Madison Reed employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Assistant Colorist Jobs at Madison Reed now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Assistant Colorist interview questions at Madison Reed .

Does Madison Reed pay Assistant Colorist employees well?

Assistant Colorist professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Madison Reed with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 75 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Assistant Colorist salaries and benefits at Madison Reed .

How happy are Assistant Colorist professionals working at Madison Reed?

84% of Assistant Colorist employees at Madison Reed would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 5% in the past 12 months. Assistant Colorist professionals have also rated Madison Reed with a 4.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 4.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Madison Reed?

Colorist (31) , General Manager (31) , Assistant Colorist (24) , Hair Colorist (16) , Shift Lead (16) , Color Crew (9) , Marketing (7) , Area Manager (4) , Hair Stylist (4) , Manager (4) , Receptionist (4) , Stylist (4) , Associate Colorist (3) , Colorist Assistant (3) , District Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Madison Reed according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is decent but rigged with doubled goals once bonus eligible making it conveniently inachievable once they have to pay." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great benefits and many avenues for growth." ((in 21 reviews)); "My team is great and I love coming to work!" ((in 15 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 12 reviews)); "CEO is chill and inclusive and engages with her employees." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Madison Reed according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management." ((in 10 reviews)); "No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 9 reviews)); "Alll upper management and hair color bar management is horrible including district managers." ((in 7 reviews)); "Training is also a bit unclear, no structure and is all learn on the fly for most roles." ((in 4 reviews)); "All communication is done thru Slack." ((in 4 reviews))

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Madison Reed Assistant Colorist reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(75 total reviews)

Amy Errett

75% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Senior management

Assistant Colorist employees have rated Madison Reed with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 75 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Assistant Colorist professionals have an excellent working experience there. Madison Reed is rated 21% above average by Assistant Colorist professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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75 reviews

5.0

Sep 5, 2025

I love it here

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone’s very helpful, caring, patient, everyone’s always ready to help me out when I need it and always check up on me to see how I’m doing.

Cons

Maybe having an hr lunches would be nice

Madison Reed Response

9mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your inspiring review! Your courage to share your experiences is vital to our narrative, and we truly appreciate your alignment with our values. We’re excited to see where your career journey takes you with us! Xoxo,

5.0

Jul 28, 2025

Practical Interview Process

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Punctual, Very Informative, Welcoming, Fun!

Cons

I don't have any Cons it was more than what I expected, the Salon was clean, calm. The Salon was easy to find and parking was available !

Madison Reed Response

10mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your thoughtful review! Your trust in us is invaluable, and we appreciate your commitment to our mission and values. We look forward to supporting you as you continue your career journey with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

5.0

Jul 20, 2025

A pleasant environment for growth

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was very refreshing to see a franchise that has a very friendly and welcoming staff.

Cons

It was a little disappointing to learn that there’s no hair cutting , but it still can be great environment for learning other techniques.

Madison Reed Response

10mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your wonderful review! Your voice brings so much joy to our community, and we’re thrilled that you share our values and embrace our mission. We can’t wait to celebrate your career journey with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

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