Stylist

About the role

Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision at Ulta Beauty. As a Stylist, you’ll engage with guests, consult on their hair care needs, and recommend products and services. You’ll deliver quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look while supporting the Experience Manager (EM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM) through performance, guest service, and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Meet or exceed sales goals of $800 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.
• Demonstrate business acumen by identifying growth opportunities and staying informed about industry trends, products, and services.
• Perform product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
• Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and personalized recommendations.
• Adhere to high standards of customer service and salon image.
• Serve all guests, including walk-ins, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a well-rounded guest experience.
• Share benefits of the guest loyalty program and Ulta Beauty app with guests.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for professional development.
• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and state board guidelines for safety, sanitation, and infection control.
• Follow 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 EM to maintain guest readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standards in the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, and assigned areas.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss prevention best practices.

Requirements

• Cosmetology license.
• Previous relevant salon experience preferred.
• Proficiency in latest salon techniques for haircutting, coloring, styling, texture services, treatments, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Ability to use salon equipment and chemicals safely and effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build customer relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to recommend and sell pro hair care and makeup products.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining clientele.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks such as lifting (up to 10 lbs.), stooping, kneeling, bending, and reaching.

Pay

The pay range for this position is the higher of $15.00 - $21.70 per hour or services pay pursuant to the Company’s Services Compensation Plan. Exact pay depends on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, shift, location, and business needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay and tips from service guests.

Benefits

• Full-time positions: Paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Part-time positions: Dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

For more details, visit the Benefits and Career Development page.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Frequent mobility, lifting (up to 10 lbs.), stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, and crouching during shifts.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects.