Assistant Stylist (Mentored Path to Master Stylist)

Ulta Beauty; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Assistant Stylist to engage guests, consult on hair care needs, and recommend products and services in a temporary role designed to train for a stylist position. They will be mentored for the first 3 months, then begin servicing guests of their own.

The role emphasizes guest service, learning advanced techniques, and contributing to store goals while maintaining high sanitation and service standards. Flexible schedule required.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the latest salon techniques for performing haircutting, haircolor, 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
• Developed communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, and build clientele

Responsibilities

• 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 and responsibilities of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):
• 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 as set by Ulta Beauty.
• Support mentor Stylist in meeting or exceeding sales and productivity goals for hair services and haircare products by add-on recommendations, shampoo and treatment process, blowouts and styling guests, color applications, 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, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, brow services, 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.
• Be knowledgeable of trends, products, and services to better serve guests.

Skills

Haircutting

Haircolor

Makeup

Communication

Teamwork

Customer relationships

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Assistant Stylist to engage guests, consult on hair care needs, and recommend products and services in a temporary role designed to train for a stylist position. They will be mentored for the first 3 months, then begin servicing guests of their own.

The role emphasizes guest service, learning advanced techniques, and contributing to store goals while maintaining high sanitation and service standards. Flexible schedule required.