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 19% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SmartStyle?

25% 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 (88) , 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 17 reviews)); "The benefits are great." ((in 11 reviews)); "Discounts on products, some nice people" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good coworkers, walk" ((in 9 reviews)); "They also have a very flexible schedule, which was great when I was working around a full time college schedule." ((in 8 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 78 reviews)); "I have been here for over a year and haven't hit commission yet." ((in 36 reviews)); "Not enough tips, bad management, treat you like crap," ((in 34 reviews)); "Poor upper management, always have dump rewards programs or try it this way, no this way." ((in 24 reviews)); "The change of management... it is the worst sometimes cuz some managers don't know what they are doing" ((in 18 reviews))

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SmartStyle reviews

2.6

25% would recommend to a friend

(621 total reviews)

Hugh Sawyer

31% approve of CEO

23% 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 621 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

621 reviews

2.0

Apr 13, 2015

:( Used to be good, not any more. They hire bottom of the barrel stylists, which affects clients and veteran stylists.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I fortunately have GREAT Co-workers---tools provided and chemicals--- the walk in clientele--- being located inside Wal-Mart, so you can use tips to buy groceries on your out.

Cons

Extremely Low pay...high volume of responsibilities. Stylists do all receptionist work on top of taking care of clients. You have to walk away from clients multiple times during a service. They have incorporated a ridiculous charting system they claim will make stylists "accountable" for lead measures they assign the salon. It's juvenile to have update a decorated glitter board, these are job requirements....a quality stylist would do them anyway. You are treated like a number, with very little respect. Unfortunately there has been a large change over the past few years...and its not for the good.

4.0

Apr 3, 2015

The truth behind corporate America salons

Hair stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy to get the job, they aren't picky.

Cons

Unattainable goals set by corporate office. Honour competitors coupons (even expired ones). Located in Walmart (client quality isn't the best). You will never make your commission goal in certain demographics. Large focus on retail sales, but no reward bc you must first meet service goals (which are impossible). Management is required to also do hair which takes them away from the rest of their responsibilities. Insurance is anything but good or affordable. Overall hostile work environment. No future working for this company!

4.0

Apr 2, 2015

Honest Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for, especially for stylist straight out of hair school and new to the industry.

Cons

Schedule and the limited ethinic products

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