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12:56 pm EDT

SmartStyle Stylist with an attitude and shouting problem.

I set an appointment by phone for the closest ss to me; about a 35 minute drive.

During the call, I wasn't informed of the continued mask requirement, even if vaccinated. So, I arrived without one.

When I learned i'd need one, I was annoyed. Not because I didn't want to wear one, but because I would have brought one if i'd known. I was annoyed that I wasn't informed in advance when setting the appointment.

So, I said I didn't have a mask. This act apparently set off the stylist who condescendingly said "we will give you a mask", like they were talking to a child.

This annoyed me further, so I said to just cancel my appointment and began walking away.

They responded by shouting - loudly and sarcastically - as I walked away. "okayyy! You have a lovely day!". They continued shouting - out into the walmart, for all to hear - as I walked. She was still at it when I reached walmart's exit doors. I couldn't make out anything she was saying by this point, but she was still going at it, with full gusto.

To call this behavior - from the appointment setting, to the shout-fest - unprofessional is an understatement. This was a gross lack of customer service, followed by obnoxious, hysterical behavior by a smartstyle rep.

This is the second time a smartstyle rep has failed to properly inform me of a store policy. The first time was that they were appointment only. That was explained to me with an attitude as well.

How difficult, really, is it to tell someone when they're calling to set an appointment: "just so you know, we do still require masks be worn, even if vaccinated. If you don't have one, we can provide one when you arrive". How difficult could that be to say?

Failing that, how difficult would it have been for this stylist to simply politely say "oh, no worries. We have masks here. I'll get you one when I check you in"... No condescension needed.

Based on the overall rating and the number of complaints filed here, it seems this is just another example of a much larger problem for smartstyle.

Whatever the case, I will not be going to them again.

Desired outcome: Re-train or replace condescending, obnoxious employee.

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5:28 pm EDT

SmartStyle Service provided on 5/4/2021 Clinton, TN Walmart Salon

Called for an appointment on 5/4/2021 with Stylist Alexander
Appointments given at 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm
Upon arriving told Alexander had to be on a Conference Call and another Stylist would have to do our cuts and styling.
We feel we should have been told this or called back to be told this as, we have dealt with Alexander previously...
Told the Stylist what I wanted as, my hair is all one length except up in a bob in the very back...Told it was her first day as, she was cutting my hair...I am so disappointed as, my hair is anything now but, one length...What a disaster for the Summer Months...
I want a call back to discuss ASAP...
Jeanne Hager
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Not a way a business should handle customers...

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3:27 pm EDT

SmartStyle ADA discrimination

Denied service due to unsafe/unhealthy to wear a mask. I was not offered an alternative to receive services and rudely/loudly sent away. This was hurtful demeaning and similar to the backwards policies of the Jim Crow Era. I am hopeful ghat your company does not believe in segregation and casting aside a vulnerable group of people who require a little extra care in this chaotic time. Store number 1382

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12:57 pm EDT

SmartStyle gift card

On March 5 2021 I used a gift card [protected] (3410) this card had a remaining balance of $10.50. Your card reader was not working with this card so I used an unused card [protected] (2009) which I knew had a $25 bal. The machine would not accept this card either. I paid cash at that time. I went back on4/9 to get another cut only to find out neither card would work as the previous card reader had wiped out all the balances. I am now out $35.50. If you cannot refund this amount I insist you sent me a printout of the dates and services used with these cards as I did not use the funds. I am very dissatisfied
A Diehl

Desired outcome: Amt owed me $35.50 refund please

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11:56 pm EDT
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March 27, 2021 I went into the salon for a booked and confirmed appointment. I had a special event to attend and I was excited about my appointment. I waited for my booking to confirm my appointment. My sister also had an earlier appointment at the same salon as we were both attending an event. When I arrived to the salon no one greeted me. There were only...

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7:42 am EDT
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SmartStyle My hair is fried and messed up very bad

Good morning I got a problem I got my done yesterday and the girl was nice but I show her of how wanted my hair and she ends up saying it need to be bleached so she did it twice plus made me stay there for almost 5 hours and my hair came out with orange spots plus two different color blonde plus spots where she left it so long it burnt my head I still didn't get want I ask for after paying almost 200 for it im very very unhappy I want my money because she the only one that works there and I don't want her touching my hair again

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9:23 am EDT
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SmartStyle Hair dye and cut

On Tuesday 3/16/21 I went in for an appointment at noon with the manager Vanessa smith to get all over silver highlights...I ended up leaving at 7:30 at night it was only supposed to coat 162 dollars and a he was only supposed to trim it also ..she literally fried my hair and put brown and brassy orange colors in my hair..it in is burnt and sry and I have absolutely no blonde in it...this is horrible left my hair looks like rust and on top of that she charged me 244 dollars...I am outraged and want the correct coloring that I was charged for corrected please help me

Desired outcome: Refund of the overcharge and the correct coloring done for the look I showed her

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11:57 am EDT
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My friend had an appointment for a hair dye but was refused serviced and was kicked out because she had a disability and needs her trained service dog to be with her at all times in case of a seizure. She was discriminated against and was treated with disrespect and horrible customer service. She has worked for Walmart and been to that salon before

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8:25 am EST
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I had a hair appointment March 7, 2021 at Walmart salon smart style at 10 am. I was refused service, told by Mattie that she can not do my hair, no reason, no explanation, she just flat out rudely denied me service. I used this business many times in the past. She ignored me while I stood patiently waiting 25 minutes past my appointment time. She wasn't...

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10:26 am EST
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I went to Smart Style inside of Walmart in Winchester VA two weeks ago today for a haircut. I thought my request was fairly simple. I have medium length layered hair and I asked to have two inches taken off the layers and the length and to trim my bangs and texturize them a little. What I ended up with is a disaster. It's by far the worst butcher job I have...

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4:26 pm EST
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On Jan. 18 2021 I went to smart style salon at Walmart in Cushing Oklahoma I got a bold fade, and the haircut was not blended at all. It's more like patches, it's not even a straight line its completely uneven. This haircut is total garbage completely unprofessional to have stylist who obviously do not know what they are doing working in your shop and turn...

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11:08 pm EST
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I had an appointment at smartstyle in Walmart at 3221 W. 86th Street on 1/09/2021 at 3 pm. I get there on time and was asked to come back at 3:30 pm soLisa could finish a client. I leave and come back at 3:30 pm sit down and wait. Lisa then asks another stylist to wash, condition and put me under the dryer. I sit under dryer until the cycle ends. I then sit...

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7:37 pm EST

SmartStyle Getting haircut on 1-9-2021

My son got a haircut at Smart Styles in Walmart at Rosewood NC and the stylist did not wear a mask. She made the statement that mask was for sheep (what she meant by that I DO NOT UNDERSTAND). Then she told my son to take off his mask to get his hair cut above his ears. I disagree with that because Great Clips stylist (where I get my hair cut) always wears masks and never tells me to take off my mask to cut my hair above my ears. With covid cases so bad in NC I think any stylist that does not wear a mask should not be allowed to work there. It shows me how much she cared about spreading the virus to people. I will be telling everyone I know not to go to that Smart Styles for a haircut because it is very unsafe. I will tell them to go to Great Clips for a haircut because they are safe during this pandemic. I do not think that anyone will respond to this email but at least I will be able to tell everyone about Smart Styles can put be people in jeopardy in spreading covid.

Desired outcome: Please respond to my complaint.

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3:53 pm EST
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I called SmartStyle before I went to get a haircut to ask if they knew how to cut my hair the way I wanted it she says she did and she knew nothing about it once I got there and have a big gap in my hand and I have an interview tomorrow please call me at [protected] or at my email at [protected]@gmail.com I can't understand why she said she knew how to...

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11:48 am EST
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My son is 4 years of age he was refused a hair cut being to him not being able to wear a mask. My son has asthma and breathing problem s which I tried to calmly explained to the stylist before she called security and asked me to leave. I then asked for a way to contact upper management and she refused as well. I feel the stylist was very unprofessional and...

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1:17 pm EST
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Manager at Sylacauga Walmart, 35150 was unfair with her pricing of the following: told to pay full price for Nioxin Cleanser then would be able to pay 1/2 price for Nioxin scalp therapy. I wanted to pay full price for the $20 item, then pay 1/2 for $24 item. Very disappointed with customer service. I now will shop elsewhere. Thank you. Nancy Patrie

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3:53 pm EST
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I have typed 3 times. Went to get service yesterday. Hair cut awful. No curls... Look like heck. What can I do. I went in today to get refund on mastercard and the stylist said no, we don't give refund. Didn't offer to correct the terrible mess he made. Please help. I am 88 and look like #1 scarecrow for halloween. You say message too short. Well, here...

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1:37 pm EST
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We went to Smart Styles for a haircut. ShellyManager is very unprofessional and has butched off almost all of my grandchilds hair. We are devasted and he had to attend the first day of school like this. We requested a taper cut, long on top. 1st photo before cut. 2nd photo 5 days after the cut. 3rd photo was shown as an example of what is wanted.

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2:14 am EDT

SmartStyle Hair

I had all blond hair about bleach blond hair color. Went in to add some brown. Showd the woman the photo that I wanted, her and another employee went over what needee to be done. Plus I wanted it thinned and trimmed. I was there from 1pm untill 630pm. I walked out with bangs that were ridiculously short, and all brown hair no blond was left. I was charged $237.00 she charged me 40$ for blond she had to mix together and 10$ for each mic of brown she used. She charged me 25$ for toner. Mind you my hair was already blond. But there's no blond left in ny hair. So why was tbere blond mixed up and why was there toner used. I went home and had to re thin cut and fix my hair cut. Im not sure what she even thinned or thrimmed. She kept telling me she doesnt like to thin hair. Even knoe thats one of the biggest things I wanted done. I have photos of before and after abd the photo of the colors I wanted my hair to resemble if your interested in seeing them also.

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5:29 pm EDT

SmartStyle Brow wax

I had came in for a brow wax on 9/19/2020 didnt know the stylish would be referring to her self as 3rd party at my visit today. I had explained to her that I am highly extremely Sensitive skin to heat an sun. That I can only wax once a year cause of my skin condition an she said o me too referring to her self again. So I end up as u can see braking out w a rash of a burn. Because she didnt do what I told her to do.

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Smartstyle is a well-known hair salon chain that offers a wide range of hair services to its customers. With over 2,000 locations across the United States and Canada, Smartstyle has become a go-to destination for people looking for quality haircuts, styling, coloring, and other hair treatments.

One of the key features of Smartstyle is its team of highly skilled and experienced hairstylists. These professionals are trained to provide personalized hair services that cater to the unique needs and preferences of each customer. Whether you're looking for a simple trim or a complete hair makeover, Smartstyle's stylists have the expertise and creativity to deliver the results you desire.

In addition to its talented team of stylists, Smartstyle also offers a range of hair products that are designed to enhance the health and beauty of your hair. From shampoos and conditioners to styling gels and hairsprays, Smartstyle's products are carefully selected to meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.

Another great feature of Smartstyle is its affordable pricing. Despite offering top-notch hair services and products, Smartstyle's prices are competitive and accessible to a wide range of customers. This makes it easy for anyone to enjoy a great hair experience without breaking the bank.

Overall, Smartstyle is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality hair salon. With its talented team of stylists, top-notch products, and affordable pricing, Smartstyle is sure to exceed your expectations and leave you feeling confident and beautiful.
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SmartStyle reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Aug 22, 2006. The latest review Hair color and haircut was posted on Sep 21, 2024. The latest complaint hair color was resolved on Nov 05, 2019. SmartStyle has an average consumer rating of 2 stars from 327 reviews. SmartStyle has resolved 62 complaints.
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