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?

"Benefits are good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 15 reviews)); "My team is great and I love coming to work!" ((in 14 reviews)); "CEO is chill and inclusive and engages with her employees." ((in 10 reviews)); "visionary leadership, values" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 12 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 9 reviews)); "Alll upper management and hair color bar management is horrible including district managers." ((in 7 reviews)); "All communication is done thru Slack." ((in 4 reviews)); "The Salon was easy to find and parking was available !" ((in 3 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

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

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75 reviews

5.0

Nov 10, 2025

pretty cool

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you only want to do color, this is perfect for you.

Cons

We open pretty early on Saturdays.

Madison Reed Response

4mo

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

5.0

Oct 30, 2025

Great place

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a 10+ year beauty industry vet, I highly recommend MR for both new and seasoned stylists. Great benefits and many avenues for growth.

Cons

I cannot think of any and I have worked in a couple of roles with MR

Madison Reed Response

7mo

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, we love that you are growing with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

3.0

Oct 23, 2025

Company has unrealistic expectations under time constraints

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good tips, in-house development, great benefits

Cons

rushed to do work like a robot, company values quantity of customers over quality of work

Madison Reed Response

7mo

Hello there, thank you for your feedback! We take our responsibility to improve seriously, and your insights are essential for our growth. If you’re open to it, we’d love to discuss your comments further. Please reach out to hr@madison-reed.com; we’re eager to hear from you. Best, The People Team at MR

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