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" ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are available but too expensive for insurance." ((in 13 reviews)); "Discounts on products, some nice people" ((in 9 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good coworkers, walk" ((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 72 reviews)); "Management was poor if there was a problem or conflict you could never get in contact with managment.." ((in 36 reviews)); "I have been here for over a year and haven't hit commission yet." ((in 32 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 17 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

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

3.0

Sep 3, 2023

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Stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ongoing training was a plus

Cons

Still expected salon to remain open posted hours even though we were short staffed

1.0

Aug 27, 2023

hairstylist at Smart style

Hairstylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I honestly don't see any pros in working for this company other than meeting other great hairstylist.

Cons

The average hairstylist out of school make at least $12 an hour or commission, which ever is more, Smart style pay $7.25 and hour. They do not provide anything for extension hair style which is an extremely popular service now, yet if the stylist provide an extension service smart styles certainly is getting the majority of the money. I don't mind paying my way but I will not do the work and supply the products and give at least 60% to the company. I honestly think the Smart Style system is broken and need to be revamped in order to keep stylist so both the company and stylist can make money. The pay system and commission system they are using is antiquated. Smart style will continue to have high turnover and high theft if their pay system is not revamped.

1.0

Aug 24, 2023

Rip Off

Trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is nothing good to say about this company honestly.

Cons

This company is a complete rip off. When i was there the company took 60 cent out of EVERY dollar that i made. Since leaving i learned that they actually take 62 cent now. They make it IMPOSSIBLE to make real money.

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Jobs at SmartStyle

Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Glendale, AZ

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Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Glendale, AZ

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