Full Time Stylists & Assistants

Overview The Assistant Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting with them on their hair care needs, and recommending products and services. This is a temporary position designed to prepare talent for a full stylist role, focusing on performance, people, and process.

General Summary & Scope The Assistant Stylist position supports and is mentored by an Elite or Master Stylist for the first three months, focusing on performance, people, and process. During months four to six, the Assistant Stylist will begin servicing guests independently. The role requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and readiness to learn technical skills and product knowledge.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities Performance Deliver exceptional guest service and contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.

Support mentor Stylist in meeting or exceeding sales and productivity goals for hair services and hair‑care products by: Add‑on recommendations

Global and retouch color applications

Assisting with foils (e.g., Cleaning/sanitation and organizing duties

After month three, perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, hair treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, brow services, and ear piercing (where applicable).

Serve all guests, including walk‑in guests, in a timely and efficient manner under the mentorship of another stylist.

Develop a partnership with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a total‑store and well‑rounded guest experience.

Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships that foster a shared interest in collaboratively delivering exceptional guest service.

Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests in the salon and salesfloor.

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; Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and any additional assigned area.

Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.

Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service.

Job Qualifications Education Cosmetology license

Skills Basic understanding of the latest salon techniques for performing haircutting, hair color, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, brow services, and ear piercing services (where applicable) and/or an aptitude to develop skills and capabilities in all service categories.

Basic understanding of the use of equipment and chemicals needed to perform technical work.

Basic understanding to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro hair care and makeup products.

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.

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.

If an associate has a disability that prevents them from performing an essential function of the job, the Company will engage in the interactive process with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation that will enable the associate to perform the essential functions of the job.

Ulta Beauty is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping, gender, gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status (including honorable discharge from military service), reproductive health decisions, familial status, refugee status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status of an individual.

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.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 – $18.00 per hour. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law and tips paid by service guests. Full‑time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Part‑time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.