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 17 reviews)); "benefits were excellent and given before 30 days." ((in 13 reviews)); "Discounts on products, some nice people" ((in 9 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling" ((in 8 reviews)); "Continued education to keep you with the up to date trends." ((in 6 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 71 reviews)); "Management was poor if there was a problem or conflict you could never get in contact with managment.." ((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 22 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 and inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.4

Culture and 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).

Reviews by job title

621 reviews

5.0

17 Nov 2025

SmartStyle, a good place to grow your skills

Regional director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Lenient dress code, ample access to new clientele, video library to expand skills and product knowledge, PTO and benefits

Cons

The salons are almost always short staffed

5.0

12 Apr 2025

Great salon

Licensed master cosmetologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great to improve your skill set.

Cons

I don’t have any cons.

5.0

11 Nov 2024

Good company

Stylist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Walkin flow is great most of the time .

Cons

No pay raise in current position.

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