Ulta Beauty
Assistant Stylist
Overview
Our culture blends deliberate purpose with clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, industry leaders share their expertise, build authentic community, and create a real sense of belonging—while driving bold, strategic innovation destined to revolutionize the industry. Robust organizational support, ever-growing investment, and a healthy dose of personal empowerment and growth fuel our mission. We are the future of beauty services. Be part of the transformation.
General Summary & Scope The Assistant Stylist engages with guests, consults on their hair‑care needs, and recommends products and services. This temporary role prepares talent for a stylist position, focusing on performance, people, and process. During the first three months the candidate is mentored by an Elite or Master Stylist; following month four through six they begin servicing guests independently.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities Performance
Deliver exceptional guest service and contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and shrink goals.
Support the mentor Stylist in meeting sales and productivity goals for hair services and haircare products by:
Add‑on recommendations
Shampoo and treatment process
Blowouts and styling guests
Global and retouch color applications
Assisting with foils
Cleaning/sanitation and organizing duties
Pre‑booking
Retail recommendations
After month three, perform hair services—including design, haircut, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing where applicable.
Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
Support in‑store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
Stay informed on new and existing industry trends, products, and services, and be knowledgeable of ingredients and benefits.
Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
People
Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
Serve all guests, including walk‑in guests, in a timely and efficient manner under the mentorship of another stylist.
Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team to deliver a total‑store, well‑rounded guest experience.
Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships that foster collaborative exceptional service.
Share benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
Process
Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures before, during, and after services; ensure compliance with state board guidelines.
Follow established service protocols for consistency.
Use booking and clientele systems to schedule guests for return services and events.
Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager to maintain guest readiness.
Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of all areas.
Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.
Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices.
Execute other operational tasks as directed.
Job Qualifications Education
Cosmetology license
Skills
Basic understanding of current salon techniques across haircutting, color, styling, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing, with aptitude to develop skills.
Basic understanding of equipment and chemicals needed for technical work.
Basic ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro 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.
Special Position Requirements
Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions
Frequent mobility during shift.
Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting.
Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift.
Ability to stand for long periods of time during shift.
Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.
Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office and cosmetology supplies.
About At Ulta Beauty, the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care products, and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online, offering 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. Ulta Beauty also offers a full‑service salon in every store featuring hair, skin, brow, and makeup services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Retail
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General Summary & Scope The Assistant Stylist engages with guests, consults on their hair‑care needs, and recommends products and services. This temporary role prepares talent for a stylist position, focusing on performance, people, and process. During the first three months the candidate is mentored by an Elite or Master Stylist; following month four through six they begin servicing guests independently.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities Performance
Deliver exceptional guest service and contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and shrink goals.
Support the mentor Stylist in meeting sales and productivity goals for hair services and haircare products by:
Add‑on recommendations
Shampoo and treatment process
Blowouts and styling guests
Global and retouch color applications
Assisting with foils
Cleaning/sanitation and organizing duties
Pre‑booking
Retail recommendations
After month three, perform hair services—including design, haircut, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing where applicable.
Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
Support in‑store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
Stay informed on new and existing industry trends, products, and services, and be knowledgeable of ingredients and benefits.
Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
People
Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
Serve all guests, including walk‑in guests, in a timely and efficient manner under the mentorship of another stylist.
Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team to deliver a total‑store, well‑rounded guest experience.
Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships that foster collaborative exceptional service.
Share benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
Process
Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures before, during, and after services; ensure compliance with state board guidelines.
Follow established service protocols for consistency.
Use booking and clientele systems to schedule guests for return services and events.
Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager to maintain guest readiness.
Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of all areas.
Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.
Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices.
Execute other operational tasks as directed.
Job Qualifications Education
Cosmetology license
Skills
Basic understanding of current salon techniques across haircutting, color, styling, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing, with aptitude to develop skills.
Basic understanding of equipment and chemicals needed for technical work.
Basic ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro 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.
Special Position Requirements
Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions
Frequent mobility during shift.
Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting.
Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift.
Ability to stand for long periods of time during shift.
Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.
Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office and cosmetology supplies.
About At Ulta Beauty, the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care products, and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online, offering 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. Ulta Beauty also offers a full‑service salon in every store featuring hair, skin, brow, and makeup services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Retail
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