Does Madison Reed pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Madison Reed employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Madison Reed. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Madison Reed?

73% of Madison Reed employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Madison Reed 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 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?

"Great benefits and many avenues for growth." ((in 18 reviews)); "My team is great and I love coming to work!" ((in 16 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great Leadership" ((in 12 reviews)); "Transparency is evident, with the CEO talking amongst the team about tough issues in our world and how they can be addressed." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"No work life balance and over whelming" ((in 11 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 10 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))

What are employees saying about Madison Reed layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Madison Reed layoffs and their outlook for job security at Madison Reed in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Madison Reed locations?

San Francisco , New York , Los Angeles , Fort Worth , Montclair , Fairfax , Boca Raton , Pembroke Pines , Atlanta , Marietta , Dallas , Houston , Sugar Land , Woodland Hills , Roseville , Bethesda , Washington , Garland , Katy , Long Beach , Westlake Village , Corte Madera , San Ramon , Walnut Creek , Kirkland , Tampa , Rochester Hills , Coconut Creek , Coral Gables , Davie

Madison Reed "training" Reviews

3.0

Oct 24, 2023

It’s about location

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Doing coloring without any harsh smells. Easy to use products. Luxury ambiance. Extensive training. Fast pace with great clientele. Get to meet and talk with CEO.

Cons

Cut commission from 22% to 5% Management will take high ticket clients and keep for themselves. Management will move schedule two-three day within the 3 week window. Gossip, under and back hand environment. Madison Reed’s HR isn’t employee friendly. You must watch your pay because you will get underpaid. Work Long hours and PTO is hard to get approved, never guaranteed. No severance pay (although mentioned).

1.0

Nov 16, 2023

Hairstylist review

Colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

hours and possibly type of product sold and used due to ingredients.

Cons

Hired & Debunked - first day on the job Absolute zero consideration for employment. There is a lot of time spent filing out paperwork and profile questionnaire online. First day on the job - about an hour in training I was requested my passport and cosmo license went home to retrieve docs cause I was told I couldn't start without it. In less than 15 minutes of my drive home received an email that the company is not moving forward with my hiring..... confused and in disbelief I showed up either way within the hour with docs in hand only to be received strangely by the manager. Now I am told I cannot begin till the following week - It didn't matter as they had already made up their insta-mind. This is when I realize I chose the wrong job and lost on other opportunities accepting this one. Hairstylists - Be prepared to be timed on EVERYTHING this includes hair washes. Be prepared to not build client relationships. This company is simply just about selling themselves and maintaining propriety. Extremely corporate, employees are just bees.

5.0

May 14, 2026

The entire experience reflected a company that values both professionalism and people.

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A company that cares about employee’s professional training.

Cons

I can only see Pros so far.

Madison Reed Response

1mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience. Your courage to share your experiences is vital to our narrative. We’re excited to see where your career journey takes you with us! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

3.0

Oct 28, 2024

It's Okay

Anonymous- salaried staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Discount on Services -Discount on products -Places like this is great for someone FRESH OUT of beauty school

Cons

-The pay is really low, especially with this economy -Realistic Expectations; some clients just take a little longer, they need hand holding -Snarky comments coming from leadership -Lack of communication -Training isn't organized

Madison Reed Response

1y

Hello there, thank you for your feedback! We find joy in learning from our community, and your insights help us grow. If you’d like to share more, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to hr@madison-reed.com; we’re excited to engage! Cheers, The People Team at MR

4.0

Jun 15, 2022

Salaly

Sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strive to ensure that all employees are provided with the proper resources and training to execute and feel supported successfully.

Cons

Not so good, I'm so exhausted, I have to handle 4 stylists and only me as an assistant colorist

Madison Reed Response

4y

Dear Current Team Member, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. At Madison Reed, we welcome ways to continuously improve, and we invite you to reach out to us directly at hr@madison-reed.com to learn more.

5.0

Oct 25, 2025

Madison Reed Associate Colorist

Associate colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Structured and clear training from the first day so you know what to expect. Very supportive management so you feel comfortable asking any questions as you go.

Cons

There is a lot of training before getting on the floor and some is repetitive.

Madison Reed Response

8mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for your insightful review! Your sense of responsibility and commitment to our values enriches our community. We’re excited to be part of your career journey and can’t wait to hear more from you! Xoxo, The People Team at MR

4.0

Jan 12, 2023

has a few kinks to work out

Lead stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible schedule, extensive training, fun atmosphere

Cons

overworked, pay was okay. worked long hours and 6 days a week at times. Was burnt out pretty quickly

Madison Reed Response

3y

Hello Current Team Member, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Thank you!

1.0

May 15, 2023

Horrible culture

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is well, benefits are awesome

Cons

Culture, unorganized, no training No work life balance.

Madison Reed Response

3y

Dear Anonymous Team Member, We hear you, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We value your perspective, and want to ensure that each team member is treated in alignment with Madison Reed's values of Love, Joy, Responsibility, Trust, and Courage. We invite you to contact us directly at HR@madison-reed.com, so we can better assist your concerns. Again, thank you for sharing.

5.0

Feb 3, 2025

Awesome Company

Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, staff easy to work with, in depth training, Clean environment

Cons

Long working hours, multiple job tasks

Madison Reed Response

1y

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, The People Team at MR

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It’s about location

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The entire experience reflected a company that values both professionalism and people.

It's Okay

Salaly

Madison Reed Associate Colorist

has a few kinks to work out

Horrible culture

Awesome Company

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