Assistant Stylist

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The Assistant Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting with them on their hair care needs, and recommending products and services. The position is temporary and intended to prepare talent for a stylist role 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 3 months and focus on performance, people, and process.

During months 4‑6, the Assistant Stylist continues to assist but also begins servicing guests of their own. This role requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude and willingness to learn additional technical skills and product knowledge.

The Assistant Stylist is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties:

• 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 the mentor Stylist in meeting or exceeding sales and productivity goals for hair services and haircare products through add‑on recommendations, shampoo and treatment process, blowouts and styling guests, color applications, assisting with foils, cleaning/sanitation and organizing duties, pre‑booking, and retail recommendations.
• After month three, perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Perform product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
• Support the execution of in‑store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Take the initiative to stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

• 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.
• Build professional peer and brand partner relationships that foster a shared interest in 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.

• 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.
• Follow established service protocols for a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
• Use appropriate booking and clientele systems to schedule guests for return services and events.
• Communicate any supply needs to the Experience Manager to ensure guest‑readiness.
• Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and any additional assigned area.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings to support continuous professional development.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss‑prevention best practices.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

• Cosmetology license

• Basic understanding of…