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 while delivering quality professional services. This role supports the Experience Manager (EM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM) with a focus on performance, guest service, and operational compliance. A passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and a willingness to learn 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, contributing to store goals for retail and 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.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and tailored retail/service recommendations.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and salon image, serving all guests—including walk-ins—in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team 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 consistency and an 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, backroom, break area, and assigned spaces.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss prevention best practices.
• Maintain regular attendance and protect company assets through exceptional service.

Requirements

• Cosmetology license.
• Previous salon experience preferred.
• 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 communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships and clientele.
• 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.
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.00/hour, with opportunities for eligible associates to earn services pay under 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 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.