Assistant Stylist

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The Assistant Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting on their hair care needs, and recommending products and services. The position is temporary, intended to prepare talent for a stylist position to deliver quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look. They are mentored by an Elite or Master Stylist for the first three months and focus on performance, people, and process.

During months four‑six, the Assistant Stylist continues to assist and also begins servicing guests of their own. The role requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn additional technical skills and product knowledge.

• 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 haircare products by providing add‑on recommendations, shampoo and treatment process, blowouts and styling, global and retouch color applications, assisting with foils, cleaning/sanitation, pre‑booking, and retail recommendations.
  • After month three, perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, hair treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
  • Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales.
  • Support the execution of in‑store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
  • Stay informed on new and existing industry trends, products, and services, and be knowledgeable about 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 provide a total‑store and well‑rounded guest experience.
  • Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships that foster collaborative guest service.
  • Share the 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.
  • Utilize booking and client systems to schedule guests for return services and events.
  • Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager.
  • Maintain outstanding store operational standards.
  • 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.

• Cosmetology license.

• Basic understanding of the latest salon techniques for performing haircutting, haircolour, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing services or an aptitude to develop skills in all service categories.
• Basic understanding of the use of equipment and chemicals needed to perform technical work.
• Ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell…