Is Madison Reed a good company to work for as a Associate Colorist?

Associate 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 Associate Colorist jobs at Madison Reed now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate Colorist interview questions at Madison Reed .

Does Madison Reed pay Associate Colorist employees well?

Associate 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 Associate Colorist salaries at Madison Reed.

How happy are Associate Colorist professionals working at Madison Reed?

83% of Associate Colorist employees at Madison Reed would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 3% in the past 12 months. Associate Colorist professionals have also rated Madison Reed with a 4.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 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?

"Pay is decent but rigged with doubled goals once bonus eligible making it conveniently inachievable once they have to pay." ((in 27 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 20 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great Leadership" ((in 11 reviews)); "Transparency is evident, with the CEO talking amongst the team about tough issues in our world and how they can be addressed." ((in 8 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 8 reviews)); "Alll upper management and hair color bar management is horrible including district managers." ((in 7 reviews)); "Minimal training and disconnected management" ((in 4 reviews)); "Lots of turnover , disrespectful team members and clients" ((in 4 reviews))

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Madison Reed Associate Colorist reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(75 total reviews)

Amy Errett

75% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Culture and values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Senior management

Associate Colorist employees have rated Madison Reed with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 75 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Colorist professionals have an excellent working experience there. Madison Reed is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Colorist professionals compared to other employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

75 reviews

5.0

13 Apr 2026

Made me like doing hair again

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Limited service for more clients in one day, more money and team working environment.

Cons

Haven’t seen anything that’s is a con

Madison Reed Response

1mo

Hey Beautiful, Hi there, Thank you for sharing such an inspiring review! We truly value your courage in discussing your experiences, as it helps us shape our story and ensures we stay aligned with our core values. We are thrilled to continue supporting your professional growth here! Warmly, The People Team at MR Xoxo, The People Team at MR

3.0

2 Apr 2026

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Assistant colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

friendly coworkers, energetic days, good pay.

Cons

Management can be overbearing in what they ask of us and tend to not consider how it affects our day to day, client to client experience.

Madison Reed Response

1mo

Hey Beautiful, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your courage to share your thoughts is vital to our narrative, and allows us to continue to grow and create a better experience for our team members. If you have additional feedback you'd like to share, please feel welcome to reach out to hr@madison-reed.com. Xoxo, The People Team at MR

1.0

5 Mar 2026

They will throw you away

Hair colorist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good volume of clients to service

Cons

No breaks, competitiveness from upper management, hateful dishonest management, tip stealing, you are just a number and they will use you and throw you away.

Madison Reed Response

3mo

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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