Assistant Stylist

About the role

The Assistant Stylist is a temporary position designed to prepare talent for a stylist role, focusing on delivering quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look. For the first 3 months, the Assistant Stylist supports and is mentored by an Elite or Master Stylist, concentrating on performance, guest service, and operational procedures. During months 4-6, the Assistant Stylist begins servicing guests independently while continuing to assist. This role requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and a willingness to learn technical skills and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest service and contribute to meeting or exceeding store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.
• Support mentor Stylist in meeting sales and productivity goals for hair services and products through:
  • Add-on recommendations
  • Shampoo and treatment processes
  • Blowouts and styling guests
  • Assisting with global and retouch color applications, including foils (e.g., folding/handing foils)
  • Cleaning, sanitation, and organizing duties
  • Pre-booking and retail recommendations
• After three months, perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Perform product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance the guest service experience.
• Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Stay informed about new and existing industry trends, products, and services, including their ingredients and benefits, to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail/service recommendations.
• Serve all guests, including walk-ins, in a timely and efficient manner under mentorship.
• Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a well-rounded guest experience.
• Establish professional relationships with peers and brand partners to enhance guest service.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards, including safety, sanitation, and infection control.
• Follow state board guidelines and established service protocols for a consistent guest experience.
• Utilize booking and clientele systems to schedule return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager to maintain guest-readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standards in the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and assigned areas.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss prevention best practices.
• Protect company assets and execute other operational tasks as directed.

Requirements

• Cosmetology license.
• Basic understanding of salon techniques for haircutting, haircolor, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing (where applicable), or an aptitude to develop these skills.
• Basic knowledge of equipment and chemicals used in technical work.
• Ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro hair care and makeup products.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships and clientele.
• Flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Frequent mobility, bending, reaching, and twisting during shift.
• Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods during shift.
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.
• Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office/cosmetology supplies.

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest North American beauty retailer and a premier destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, and salon services. We offer over 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Every store features a full-service salon offering hair, skin, brow, and makeup services.