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, you will support and be mentored by an Elite or Master Stylist, concentrating on performance (earning power and productivity), guest service, and operational procedures. From months 4-6, you will begin 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 store goals for 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
  • Global and retouch color applications
  • Assisting with foils (e.g., folding/handing foils)
  • Cleaning, sanitation, and organizing duties
  • Pre-booking and retail recommendations
• After three months, perform hair services including haircuts, color, texture treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, brow services, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Conduct product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
• Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Stay informed about 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 tailored 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.
• Build 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 professional development.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss prevention best practices.
• Protect company assets by providing exceptional guest service.

Requirements

• Cosmetology license.
• Basic understanding of salon techniques for haircutting, haircolor, styling, texture treatments, extensions, makeup, brow services, and ear piercing (or aptitude to develop these skills).
• Basic knowledge of equipment and chemicals used in technical work.
• Ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell professional 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 shifts.
• Continuous lifting and/or moving of up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods during shifts.
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects.
• Frequent use of computers, 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 our own private label. Every Ulta Beauty store features a full-service salon providing hair, skin, brow, and makeup services. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.