Stylist

Ulta Beauty; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for full-time associates

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer is seeking a Stylist to join their team in Costa Mesa, California. The Stylist will engage guests in consultations, perform a range of hair services, and support store goals through sales and customer service excellence. Candidates must have a cosmetology license and experience in a salon environment. Competitive hourly pay starting at $17.00, with opportunities for tips and benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant salon experience preferred.
• Proficiency with equipment and chemicals needed for technical work.

Responsibilities

• Engage guests and consult on hair care needs.
• Perform a variety of hair services including cuts, color, and styling.
• Demonstrate business acumen to identify growth opportunities and meet sales goals.

Skills

Proficiency with latest salon techniques

Excellent communication skills

Ability to recommend and sell hair care and makeup products

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

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Overview

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, providing a full‑service salon in every store. The stylist thrives in a supportive environment with strong investment in growth, empowerment, and community.

General Summary & Scope

The Stylist engages guests, consults on hair care needs, recommends products and services, and delivers quality professional services emphasizing the guest’s total look. The Stylist supports the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager through performance, people, and process focus to meet store goals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Performance

• Perform hair services (design, cuts, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin, extensions, makeup, ear piercing where applicable).
• Meet or exceed an average weekly sales goal of $800 and productivity goals for hair services, contributing to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.
• Demonstrate business acumen and identify growth opportunities.
• Perform product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance guest experience.
• Support in‑store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, products, and services and communicate benefits to guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Demonstrate high standards of customer service and salon image.
• Serve all guests, including walk‑in guests, promptly and efficiently.
• Partner with skin therapists and retail team to provide a total‑store experience.
• Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships for collaborative service.
• Share benefits of the guest loyalty program and Ulta Beauty app.
• Attend mandatory training and meetings for continuous professional development.

Process

• Know and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Follow established service protocols for consistent guest experience.
• Use booking systems to schedule return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the EM and maintain guest readiness.
• Maintain store operational standards, cleanliness, and dress code.
• Follow loss prevention best practices to protect company assets.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Cosmetology license.

Experience

• Previous relevant salon experience preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with latest salon techniques (haircutting, color, lightening, styling, texture, treatments, extensions, makeup, ear piercing where applicable).
• Proficiency with equipment and chemicals needed for technical work.
• Ability to recommend and sell pro hair care and makeup products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships and clientele.

Special Position Requirements

• Work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Frequent mobility during shift.
• Continuous lifting/moving up to 10 lbs.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching.
• Ability to stand long periods.
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 – $17.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn services pay through the Company’s Services Compensation Plan. Pay may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, shift, location, and business needs. Eligible associates may earn overtime and tips. Full‑time associates are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; part‑time associates are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

About

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, offering cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care products, and salon services. We bring possibilities to life with over 25,000 products from 500 brands.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws and fair‑chance ordinances.