Hair Stylist

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Ulta Beauty - Phillipsburg, NJ

Part-time - Entry Level

Phillipsburg, NJ

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Hair Stylist at Ulta Beauty is responsible for providing exceptional hair care services to guests, including haircuts, coloring, styling, and treatments. This role emphasizes guest engagement, product recommendations, and achieving sales goals while maintaining high standards of customer service and salon image. The Stylist will work closely with the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager to enhance guest experiences and support store initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Meet or exceed sales goal of $800 average weekly sales and productivity goals for hair services.
• Demonstrate business acumen with understanding of business drivers and identified opportunities for growth.
• Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and enhance the guest service experience.
• Support the execution of in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Demonstrate high standards of customer service and salon image standards.
• Serve all guests, including walk-in guests, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.
• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Utilize appropriate booking and clientele systems to book guests for return services and events.
• Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon and other assigned areas.

Requirements

• Cosmetology license is required.
• Previous relevant salon experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with latest salon techniques for performing haircutting, haircolor, styling, and treatments.
• Proficiency with use of equipment and chemicals needed to perform technical work.
• Ability 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ear piercing services (where applicable).
• Knowledge of the Ulta Beauty loyalty program and app.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Employee discounts on products and services.