Assistant Stylist

Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision at Ulta Beauty, where industry-leading beauty professionals share their expertise while building authentic community and a real sense of belonging. This role offers robust organizational support, increasing investment, and personal empowerment within a company of unwavering strength and stability. Be part of the transformation shaping the future of beauty services.

About the role

The Assistant Stylist is a temporary position designed to prepare talent for a full 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), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance). From months 4-6, you will continue assisting while also beginning to service guests independently. 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 related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), and retail shrink.
• Support mentor Stylist in meeting or exceeding sales and productivity goals for hair services and haircare products through:
  • Add-on recommendations
  • Shampoo and treatment processes
  • Blowouts and styling guests
  • 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 hair design, haircuts, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, brow services, 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, regular attendance.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Serve all guests, including walk-ins, in a timely and efficient manner under the mentorship of another stylist.
• Partner with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a well-rounded, total-store guest experience.
• Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships to collaboratively deliver exceptional guest service.
• Promote the benefits of 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, adhering to state board guidelines.
• Follow established service protocols to ensure a consistent and exceptional 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 outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and any assigned areas.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code and protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

Requirements

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

Working Conditions

• Frequent mobility during shift, including bending, reaching, and twisting.
• 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 and cosmetology supplies.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.80 per hour. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law and tips paid by service guests.

Benefits

Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information, visit the Benefits and Career Development page.

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, and salon services. We offer more than 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.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.