career fit

Is a Salon Studio The Right Fit For You?

Are you looking to become an independent stylist? Take this quiz and see if you have what it takes to make the leap as your own business owner.

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Be You! Discover Your Career Personality!

You value personal style—you're licensed in it! But how in sync is your work style? What makes you tick, professionally?

National Recruitment Campaign Looks for Gen Z Beauty Lovers to "Make Your Mark"

Beauty insiders and brands engage the “next gen” of beauty.

What A Salon Assistant Does and How Assisting Can Propel Your Career

Moving from mannequin heads to real-live talking heads can be a massive transition, and serving as a salon assistant can help make the transition a smooth one. So, why should you consider being a salon assistant and how can assisting help your career? Read on to find out.

The Questions Every Stylist Should Ask at a Salon Interview

Besides trying to impress the owner, it’s important to choose a salon that has a culture that aligns with who you are. Often, we spend more time at work than at home, so it’s important you choose a “work home” where you feel comfortable, where you feel supported, and where you feel like you have opportunity to grow and learn. These questions will arm you with answers to help make your decision.

This Is What I Love About Being a Hairstylist

On National Hairstylist Appreciation Day, we asked the ones we appreciate, love and miss--the stylists--to share their thoughts on their life's work. "The connection and the creativity. Both are my therapy."

Ulta Beauty: Education That Soars

Ulta Beauty has mapped out a clear career path for stylists in their salons, and the stops along the way include dedicated time (paid for!) spent on education at all levels.

Spirit Guide: Insight from a 40-Year Career in the Salon

Carlos Valenzuela has a genius for life. His successful professional beauty career and his deep connection to the stylist has made him a mentor and model to be followed.

Should You Specialize? Hairstylists Who Have and Have Not Weigh-In

Some of these stylists chose to specialize in either coloring or cutting...and some decided they didn't want to choose. Hear from them on how their decisions have shaped their beauty career.

Ulta Beauty Trains Educators in the Art of Collaboration and Leadership

At Ulta Beauty, Director of Artistic Development and Training Jen McGann says culture starts with communication.

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