i worked for a smart style directly out of school for about three years. it's definitely a good place to start out at, as long as you actually try to learn. i worked in one of the busiest salons in pennsylvania, and my speed shows for it. but, speed isn't everything, i've learned quite a few 'short cuts' that i am currently unlearning. majority of the clientele, at least in my area, were completely normal, rational, everyday people.. but then there we're the very 'backwoods walmart customers' as well... read full review »