Stylist

About the role

At Ulta Beauty, the Stylist engages with guests, consults on hair care needs, and delivers quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look. This role supports the Experience Manager (EM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM) through a focus on performance, guest service, and operational compliance. A passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the ability to learn and communicate product knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair services including 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 targets by delivering exceptional guest service; contribute to store goals for retail/service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.
• Demonstrate business acumen by identifying growth opportunities and staying informed about industry trends, products, and services during work time.
• Perform product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
• Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and tailored retail/service recommendations.
• Uphold high standards of customer service and salon image; serve all guests, including walk-ins, in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with skin therapists and retail teams to provide a cohesive guest experience.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous 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 guest experience; utilize booking 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, backroom, and assigned areas.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss prevention best practices.

Requirements

• Cosmetology license.
• Previous salon experience preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in 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 product knowledge to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro hair care and makeup products.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build customer relationships and clientele.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Schedule

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

Working Conditions

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

Pay

The pay range for this position is the higher of $12.00 - $19.00 per hour or services pay pursuant to the Company’s Services Compensation Plan. Exact pay depends on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, shift, location, and business needs. Eligible associates may earn overtime pay and tips from guests.

Benefits

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

About

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest North American beauty retailer, offering cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, and salon services both in-store and online. With over 25,000 products from approximately 500 brands, including its own private label, Ulta Beauty provides a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin, brow, and makeup services.