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3.39/5

Out of 44 Ulta Beauty reviews, 50% were positive.

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Overall rating
3.4
Work environment
3.7
Management
3.2
Career opportunities
3.0
Diversity and inclusion
3.8
Salary and benefits
3.6
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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2024
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Learning skills and sales and marketing strategies. Worked in collaborative Teams with the vendors to upsell as well as meet our numbers and our goals. It’s definitely an independent environment, where you know your duties and obligations and you complete them. Very fast space environment definitely involves a lot of communication as well as organizational skills. Opportunity and it gives you the experience you can explore more options.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Communication lack of awareness and somewhat laziness on the managers zones as well as favoritism bias and discrimination when it comes to medical background.

Ulta Beauty benefits

25% off

What do you like best about Ulta Beauty's CEO and the leadership team?

They could benefit from giving a little bit more to their employee and offering more support as well as empowering us to make those numbers by attending and caring about the needs and mental health of the staff.

How would you improve Ulta Beauty's culture?

More diversity, less bias, and favoritism understanding that your employer bringing in the revenue so they deserve acknowledgment as well as perks. Higher raises, More discounts, More offers offered for the year to take off for family for yourself, etc.

How did you prepare for the Ulta Beauty interview?

Having confidence and understanding what you’re praying for in the passion and that you have for the industry that you’re choosing to be in the interview very smooth. I can professionally dress, and I come ready to express why I deserve the position.

How does your compensation at Ulta Beauty compare to the industry average?

It doesn’t compare the numbers don’t match.

What's the diversity at Ulta Beauty like?

I don’t feel confident in it. I think it has a lot of work that needs to be done.

What brings you the most joy at Ulta Beauty?

My clients, their satisfaction, their appreciation and the success of my collaborations with vendors and my team.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2018
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

I enjoyed being around my co workers everyone seemed to get along we never had big issues the time that I worked there. The job itself wasn't as stressful like other jobs I've had. The most stressful customers you get would be the ones that complained about a coupon and that was pretty much it other than that the job was pretty easy and the pay was more than minimum wage and hours were pretty decent with at least 15-30 hours for being part time in my area.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Theres being a Beauty Advisor or Prestige Beauty Advisor and I was the Beauty Advisor which you were basically the person trapped at the cashier. I felt like I did a good job working getting done what had to be done always showing up on time to work. But I felt like managers didn't really care I mean they would say good job or give me a pat on the back and that was about it. Working at Ulta you get "gratis" and free training of new products and I never got to be apart of that because I wasn't "Prestige" but I remember working with this one girl and she was one of the Prestige Beauty Advisors and most of the co workers complained about her not doing her job, being late, calling out, yet she got to be apart of the trainings and get free products just because her title being prestige and that just shows how managers definitely have their favorites.

Ulta Beauty benefits

I liked the discount and being around makeup and getting to know when the next new thing will come out.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2020
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Very hands on. My managers were understanding when mistakes were made, and there were many opportunities for growth and promotion.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

I loved my job at Ulta Distribution, although I feel that not everyone was treated equally. There were many of us who had been given much more demanding tasks, whilst others didn’t seem to have to do anything that they were not a fan of doing.

Ulta Beauty benefits

Free merchandise. Once a month or more, employees were given goodie boxes/bags full of slightly damaged product, worth anywhere from 5-500 dollars.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2021
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

It's a fun environment to learn more about beauty and exploring what you like and interacting with customers in a more personal way by exchanging personal suggestions and genuinely liking when customers enjoy a product you suggested!

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

The somewhat competitive/judgemental working environment to know the most about the beauty industry and display it through how you dress and do your makeup and pressure to always be up on the latest trends

Ulta Beauty benefits

The employee discounts are great!!

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Met great people

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

they speak to work life balance in there culture, but don't hold true to it at all. Management has no integrity or interest in helping guest. It became about "what's best for the gm"

Ulta Beauty benefits

Discounts and gratis

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Great atmosphere and positive people.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Covid made it difficult to give clients the usual comfortable hairdressing experience.

Ulta Beauty benefits

Extensive product sales and selection

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Multiple positions in one location!

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

The unfair pay and shifts.

Ulta Beauty benefits

Discount on salon services and 25% retail and gratis!

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2023
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

My co-workers

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Don’t feel supported by company

Ulta Beauty benefits

My discount and ability to speak to new people everyday

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2022
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

I like the discount on the the products I receive

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Having to stand during whole shift. The rude managers. Not enough money.

Ulta Beauty benefits

The discount I get

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2022
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

I really like the customers, and learning about products.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

It has been one of the most toxic environments I have ever had the displeasure of experiencing. It's worst than a middle school group of girls.

Ulta Beauty benefits

50% off salon services.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2022
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Helping customers

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Long hour standing and have to work weekends

Ulta Beauty benefits

Discount/401k/makeup

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2022
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

beauty products and services

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

unstable Management

Ulta Beauty benefits

the product knowledge training

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2022
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Solid company

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Strict clock in arrangement

Ulta Beauty benefits

As a nana get we were given one full weekend a month off every month

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2021
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

My manager team and benefits

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

One employee can ruin it for all

Ulta Beauty benefits

Free products and talking with clients

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2021
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

It's a fun environment to learn more about beauty and exploring what you like and interacting with customers in a more personal way by exchanging personal suggestions and genuinely liking when customers enjoy a product you suggested!

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

The somewhat competitive/judgemental working environment to know the most about the beauty industry and display it through how you dress and do your makeup and pressure to always be up on the latest trends

Ulta Beauty benefits

The employee discounts are great!!

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Opportunity for growth

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

No work life balance

Ulta Beauty benefits

Product knowledge meeting diverse people

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

The customers, being busy. I loved meeting new people and helping others everyday.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Standing for 9+ hours a day

Ulta Beauty benefits

Weekends off

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Work life balance

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Nepotismis real thing, can be you need to be in the in group to move up. Lot of red must learn how to manage it

Ulta Beauty benefits

Food and gym

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Flexibility in work schedule was great for my family

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

No benefits offered to employees ever.

Ulta Beauty benefits

Health Insurance is a very important factor right now

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Benefits/staff.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

I would rather not get into the details at this time.

Ulta Beauty benefits

Ins/401K/Emp Discount.

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2020
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

The benefits and flexibility

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Not enough support for esthetician’s

Ulta Beauty benefits

Service discount

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2020
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Benefits

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Management, too many corporate rules, micromanaging, discriminatory towards individuals with disabilities

Ulta Beauty benefits

Discount/Gratis

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2020
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Very hands on. My managers were understanding when mistakes were made, and there were many opportunities for growth and promotion.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

I loved my job at Ulta Distribution, although I feel that not everyone was treated equally. There were many of us who had been given much more demanding tasks, whilst others didn’t seem to have to do anything that they were not a fan of doing.

Ulta Beauty benefits

Free merchandise. Once a month or more, employees were given goodie boxes/bags full of slightly damaged product, worth anywhere from 5-500 dollars.

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2020
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Collaboration, team work, also independency

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Insufficient clientele

Ulta Beauty benefits

Available health care, discount on products

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Helping people find makeup to help them feel more confident about themselves.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Management style

Ulta Beauty benefits

Discount

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

I liked my coworkers

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Awful management and little regard from upper management about the culture and environment inside stores that were bringing in money.

Ulta Beauty benefits

Discount

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Met great people

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

they speak to work life balance in there culture, but don't hold true to it at all. Management has no integrity or interest in helping guest. It became about "what's best for the gm"

Ulta Beauty benefits

Discounts and gratis

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2019
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

Face-to-face connections with clients

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Not treated respectfully by managers

Ulta Beauty benefits

Store discount

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

The discounts are wonderful

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

The managers don’t care about you and you’re expected to let the guests walk all over you

Ulta Beauty benefits

Free makeup occasionally

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2018
Pros of working at Ulta Beauty

I enjoyed being around my co workers everyone seemed to get along we never had big issues the time that I worked there. The job itself wasn't as stressful like other jobs I've had. The most stressful customers you get would be the ones that complained about a coupon and that was pretty much it other than that the job was pretty easy and the pay was more than minimum wage and hours were pretty decent with at least 15-30 hours for being part time in my area.

Cons of working at Ulta Beauty

Theres being a Beauty Advisor or Prestige Beauty Advisor and I was the Beauty Advisor which you were basically the person trapped at the cashier. I felt like I did a good job working getting done what had to be done always showing up on time to work. But I felt like managers didn't really care I mean they would say good job or give me a pat on the back and that was about it. Working at Ulta you get "gratis" and free training of new products and I never got to be apart of that because I wasn't "Prestige" but I remember working with this one girl and she was one of the Prestige Beauty Advisors and most of the co workers complained about her not doing her job, being late, calling out, yet she got to be apart of the trainings and get free products just because her title being prestige and that just shows how managers definitely have their favorites.

Ulta Beauty benefits

I liked the discount and being around makeup and getting to know when the next new thing will come out.

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Ulta Beauty salaries

4.9
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The national average salary for an Ulta Beauty employee in the United States is $32,643 per year or $16 per hour. Employees in the top 10 percent can make over $57,000 per year, while employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $18,000 per year.

Ulta Beauty demographics summary

9.6
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Ulta Beauty financial performance

9.9
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