Assistant Stylist

Overview

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The Assistant Stylist engages with guests, consults on hair care needs, and recommends products and services. The temporary position prepares talent for a stylist role, delivering quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look. The Assistant Stylist is mentored by an Elite or Master Stylist for the first 3 months and focuses on performance (earning power and maximizing productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards).

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

• Deliver exceptional guest service and contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty.
• Support mentor Stylist in meeting or exceeding sales and productivity goals for hair services and haircare products by adding‑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 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 and the guest service 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 during work time, and be knowledgeable about ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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; always ensure compliance with state board guidelines.
• Follow established service protocols to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
• Utilize appropriate booking and clientele systems to book guests for return services and for events.
• Communicate any supply needs to the Experience Manager, ensuring guest‑readiness at all times.
• 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 enable continuous professional development.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Protect company assets by following loss‑prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

• Cosmetology license.

• Basic understanding of the latest salon techniques for performing haircutting, haircolor, lightening, styling, texture,…