Master Stylist

About the role

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 is part of a bold, strategic transformation in the beauty services industry, supported by robust organizational investment and personal empowerment opportunities within a stable, growing company.

Responsibilities

• Performance
  • Perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, hair treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
  • Meet or exceed sales goal of $1,250 average weekly sales and productivity goals for hair services by delivering exceptional guest service.
  • Contribute to store goals for retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), and retail shrink.
  • Perform product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance guest experience.
  • Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
  • Stay informed about new and existing industry trends, products, and services, including their ingredients and benefits.
  • Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
• People
  • Develop guest relationships through consultations and tailored retail/service recommendations.
  • Serve all guests, including walk-ins, in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Collaborate with skin therapists and retail teams to provide a well-rounded guest experience.
  • Build professional relationships with peers and brand partners to enhance guest experience.
  • Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
  • Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.
• Process
  • Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures, adhering to state board guidelines.
  • Use established service protocols to ensure 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 of the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and assigned spaces.
  • Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
  • Follow loss prevention best practices and provide exceptional guest service.
  • Execute additional operational tasks as directed.

Requirements

• Cosmetology license.
• Previous relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with latest salon techniques for haircutting, haircolor, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Ability to use salon equipment and chemicals safely and effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or 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

• Continuous mobility during shift.
• Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects.

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest North American beauty retailer and premier destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, and salon services. We offer over 25,000 products from approximately 500 brands, including our own private label, alongside a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin, brow, and makeup services.