Like a lot of stylists, Julie Spruill started cosmetology school young. She knew what mattered to her: freedom, self-expression, and being true to herself. And she thought she knew the kind of salon where she could get that—but you can’t always judge a book by its cover. In this spotlight, Julie Spruill tells the story of a young stylist finding the space that aligns with her values … and finding herself along the way.
See what a day in the life of an Ulta Beauty Elite Stylist and Design Team Member looks like! Follow Brittany Prater as she takes us through her whole day.
Elizabeth Faye feels so passionately about the transforming power of hairstylists, that she created a documentary to share that conviction and to celebrate that belief.
We started a new content series with beauty professional, business and energetics coach, Yara de la Torre, called the Cosmos Update. She shared that Gemini Season is a time of good vibes and some flirty energy.
Nick Stenson, the senior vice president, store and services operations for Ulta Beauty, says a lifetime in the beauty industry informed the development of his Nick Stenson Beauty line of products.
When Chaz Dean, founder of WEN Hair & Body Care, introduced his lather-free approach to haircare, it came as an extension of his life philosophy, which celebrates the beauty of the natural world.
Stylist Meghan Blanchette’s life story nearly ended with a period…instead it continues with a semi-colon. She talked about her struggles with drugs and alcohol at Sport Clips National Huddle, sharing her experience of recovery, and giving hope to others who may think their life is at an end, when, in fact, recovery can start a whole new chapter.
One of the world’s most celebrated hairdressing talents, Rossano Ferretti is passionate about improving the lives of hairdressers and elevating the industry so that stylists receive the respect and recognition they so rightly deserve. He is also credited with creating the client journey, an enhanced service experience that is vital to a salon's success and to client retention.
My Salon Suite invited aspiring beauty professionals to apply for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to "Unlock Your Dream Suite" and Shaela Thomas, owner of Soulful Intentions Esthetics has been announced as this year's winner of the contest.
Being unable to find bilingual stylists can be discouraging to the millions of primarily Spanish-speaking clients in the US. Here's how Daniel Montes makes them feel welcome in his salon.