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 14 reviews)); "Benefits are available but too expensive for insurance." ((in 11 reviews)); "Discounts on products, some nice people" ((in 9 reviews)); "Made good tips and money was good." ((in 9 reviews)); "Continued education to keep you with the up to date trends." ((in 5 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 79 reviews)); "Not enough tips, bad management, treat you like crap," ((in 36 reviews)); "Very difficult to hit commission" ((in 31 reviews)); "Poor upper management, always have dump rewards programs or try it this way, no this way." ((in 26 reviews)); "The change of management... it is the worst sometimes cuz some managers don't know what they are doing" ((in 18 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 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

May 26, 2018

Hair stylist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's an easy going salon, perfect for trying to get in the groove of things

Cons

They do not follow through with their promises to train or further the education of their employees

4.0

May 10, 2018

Hair Stylist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule No booth rent

Cons

Older System Training Techniques Compensation

1.0

Mar 26, 2018

Only if you are desperate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Guaranteed paycheck, wide variety of retail products

Cons

Selling your soul to the man and being underpaid for your art

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Jobs at SmartStyle

Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Presque Isle, ME

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Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist