SmartStyle Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SmartStyle.
SmartStyle
Hairstylist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
First, there's a phone interview where they ask about your strengths and weaknesses in the business and your 5-year career goals. Then, you need to bring two models for a practical audition. You'll do a basic long layer haircut, a blowout, and a men's cut. Some places also require a highlight on the crown, depending on the manager. You're timed, and they'll check your work without hovering too much. They'll give feedback on your work, then have a sit-down interview in the office. The manager I spoke to was very encouraging about my career potential, making me feel inspired and motivated even though I later realized it wasn't the right fit.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What are your current strengths and weaknesses as a hairdresser?
- In 5 years, where do you envision yourself within the industry?
- Could you demonstrate a long layer haircut and a blowout on two models?
SmartStyle
Hairstylist
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I met with the District Leader at the Salon. It was a slower day of the week so there weren't many clients coming in. She looked over my resume briefly and told me about the company, the salon, and how the pay scale works. Overall it was an easygoing process. There was also a practical interview where I had to go into the salon on a different day. They had me perform two haircuts (clipper cut and a scissor cut) and a style. I don't think they have you do color services in the interviews. The process was fairly quick though.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are there any services you are not comfortable performing?
SmartStyle
Hair Stylist
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and the very next morning got a call asking if I wanted to come in for an interview. I went in the day after that. It was a really chill vibe. I talked with the store manager and district manager. The interview was about 30 to 45 minutes. I got hired right there.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Is your schedule flexible?
- What are your strengths in hair styling?
- What are your weaknesses in hair styling?
SmartStyle
Cosmetologist
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
for this role we prefer experience we ask you to bring in 2 models for your interview on the day please make sure you look professional and arrive on time answer all the questions we ask you properly show that you are interested in the job you are seeking for and maintain a positive attitude at all times
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How long have you been doing hair, and how many years have you been licensed?
- What do you like most about doing hair?
SmartStyle Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SmartStyle interview reports.
“Can you also do a men's haircut?”
Read reports →“How long have you been doing hair, and how many years have you been licensed?”
Read reports →“Could you demonstrate a long layer haircut and a blowout on two models?”
Read reports →“Are you able to perform a highlight on the crown of the head (depending on the location)?”
Read reports →“What do you like most about doing hair?”
Read report →“What do you know about this salon?”
Read report →“Why did you choose this salon?”
Read report →“What constitutes an exceptional guest experience?”
Read report →“Which service do you dislike the most and why?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 21 SmartStyle interview reports.