

Diverse employees at Drybar have rated CEO Rating, Retention, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Drybar have rated Team, Retention, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Drybar employees are -56% more likely to recommend Drybar as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 4% | Passives |
| 76% | Detractors |
Working at Drybar is rated below average by 63 employees, across various culture dimensions. Drybar employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Drybar’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Drybar was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Drybar is rated D-
Last updated 2 months ago
Drybar ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 61 Drybar employee reviews, 63% were positive. The remaining 37% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Drybar improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 63% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 37% |
What did you like most about the interview process?I liked how it was pretty casual
What makes you most happy at work?Regular clients are nice to see
What are some of the best things about your team?We get along pretty well.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If it was actually given to the people
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?There are no benefits, no pto, no insurance, no paid holdays & no vacation time. You are paid so low that you cant afford to be sick.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?As a whole, Drybar's leadership teams generally lack professionalism. They also dont care to exert the same level of work as stylists have to.
Drybar is a retail chain exclusively for blow-drying hair for a reduced price compared to traditional salons.
Making the world a happier place, one blowout at a time.
| Headquarter | 125 Technology #150 Irvine, CA 92618 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thedrybar.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Tel | 877-379-2279 |
| Company Status | Private |
Drybar competitors include GHD. Drybar ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Drybar compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
63 employees at Drybar have reviewed Drybar across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 63 Drybar employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Drybar are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Drybar, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Drybar are not very pleased with their team. 63 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Drybar are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Drybar believe the environment at Drybar is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Drybar is extremely fast. About 65% of the employees at Drybar work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Drybar are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Drybar employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Drybar's KPIs and OKRs.
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. John Heffner’s employees rank Drybar in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 20% for Team, and in the Bottom 15% for Retention. Heffner is generally unpopular with Drybar employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Operations department. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Drybar’s competitors, John Heffner ranks below GHD CEO Ashley Wright.
The Drybar Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO John Heffner, Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Hoffmann, and Senior Vice President - Product Kimberley Natale
John Heffner CEO / President
John Heffner serves as the CEO / President of Drybar.
Sarah Hoffmann Chief Marketing Officer
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Kimberley Natale Senior Vice President - Product
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Joanne Godard Vice President of Sales-Product
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David Foley Director, Branded Entertainment Partnerships & Sales
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Guy Byington Director of Store Development
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Courtney Gruber Chief Retail Officer
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How much do people at Drybar get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Drybar is $107,467, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,902, or $53 per hour.
At Drybar, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $208,791 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $48,871 annually. Average Drybar salaries by department include: Sales at $140,358, Engineering at $134,400, Marketing at $87,078, and Customer Support at $61,534. Half of Drybar salaries are above $110,902.
22 employees at Drybar rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 66 ratings) while 23 employees at Drybar rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $234k | $234k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Drybar score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Drybar in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Drybar across various culture dimensions.
Drybar PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Drybar address?
Drybar location is at 125 Technology #150
Who is the CEO of Drybar?
Drybar CEO is John Heffner, their score by employees is 45
What is Drybar eNPS?
The eNPS for Drybar is -56
What is the salary for Community Manager in Drybar?
Community Manager average salary in the US is 67k
What are the salaries in the HR in Drybar?
The average salaries for HR in Drybar is 107k