estheticians working at ulta
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Permalink Reply by Jodi on
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When I worked at Ulta in 2010-2011 I was making $10 an hour + tips. If I did over $700 in services a week, I would get 47% commission on that + tips. I'm not sure if all stores in all cities/states are the same. This was my experience 2 years ago in PA.
It was nice working there, but it's a different setting than a spa. They do the skin care out in the pod on the sales floor, so it's not private or quiet. And if you aren't busy, you are basically a retail sales person helping with anything from makeup to skin care to shampoo.
It was good for me as I was newly graduated, and I learned alot, got a few loyal clients and alot of training at IDI.
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Permalink Reply by Summerr on
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I was offered a job at ulta about I year ago. I declined the position because they only wanted to pay minimum wage and nothing for retail sales. It may be a good starting point to get experience.
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Permalink Reply by Natalie on
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Kellie- Did you inquire about opportunity there or have an interview? A lady I went to schol with worked there and she was paid $8 an hour ( of course she kept tips). You would think a large Corporation like Ulta would have firm payment guidelines-she did mention something about once she did (X) she got (z$) it did not seem like much but I do know she enjoyed working there along with getting other services like hair and nails done for cost of product/tip.
Jodi- Did you start out at $10 or was that part of the ladder you have to move up to get a raise? I am in PA also- I get the incentive program as far as commission- Did you get product sales commission?
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They way the store I worked at worked was hairstylists made $8/hr, estheticians made $10/hr and the Benefit brow wax person made $12/hr. The hourly rate never went up. The only way to get raises was to get promoted to the next level esthetician, which would increase the prices of your services, hence more commission. The only issue was for me, after almost a year, with all the discounting Ulta does, it was impossible for me (could be where I am too) to reach that $700/week or more in services to get on the commission scale. Easier for hairstylists than estheticians. The only time I ever came close, was a Saturday when the Benefit Brow girl was sick and I did $200 in brow and lip waxing that day and fell $4 short of $700 for that week. They discount skin services alot, and really push the Microzones, which are short 20 minute targeted treatments. Great for people who are short on time, but when they offer them at 1/2 price a third of the year, they are hard to add up to $700 in a week. The full facials could easily add up, but the atmosphere isn't relaxing for the client and they are harder to get people to do. It was a great starter place for me, like I said, but not where I personally would want to make my career. The other way to get services is makeup application, but I am not a makeup artist, and it gave me anxiety to have to do it.
As far as retail sales, no straight commission on that, just if you sold a certain amount (Dermalogica only counted) you got 2% added to your overall commission. Which isn't bad, if you can ever get to making commission.
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I do remember her mentioning the next level - ( I think 2% on product is low) esp since they sell the line your using and so many others- I never go there, had hair done once and probably stepped foot in one 5-6 other times. It sounded like a decent place to learn and I always figured having all those people on the floor would benefit you to talk to them about skin and into treatments- I knew they used Dermalog- and looked at menu 2x since she was saying when she worked for me ( One day a week on Tuesdays she did better than there part-time. I have done my fair share of discounts but did not realize they were doing that many- oh well good you moved on!
As far as other post about owning vs. employee you were right on PA Law- of course all states are different and why would most know other states unless necessary. I see both sides and eveyone made valid points. It's one of those things that everyone is valued to opinion an unless unlawful can run business how they want just like employees can work where they want. Not always fair but life is not always fair.
I totally get the hard to work for commission only and pay bills- many people have 2 incomes, savings, help from family, investors, credit card debt, there is small business loans and grants but that's everyone's own business and having business skills/background is helpful as much as sales or marketing in this industry. You can have the best products, give the best facials and still people won't come back ( certain ones) unless they are asked, explained and you have to sell them service and why they need it. I know many people who have a small base pay and mos tof income is from sales. I am not talking car sales either but I think if you concentrate on that and putting certain treatments together and adding peels o anything that will benefit the client you will see more return and bookings. DO you ask for referrals or have a program? I am just thinking from previous stuff I read that may be an area to research and get some additional training free even seminars/web based, books from library. etc. Skin for thought?
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The 2% was added to the total commission on services for product sales, I forget what the goal was. I never made it, because how can the cashiers really keep track of who sold someone checking out at a retail store the product? Ulta was a good place to learn and I'm thankful for the education I got there.
As to the other stuff, I deleted the whole thing, I simply didn't like how the tone changed and I really don't want anyone here to think I am the type of esthetician people were assuming I was by my posts. I simply wanted to talk to people who went from one side to the other, and find out how their perspective changed. I truly think people who have worked for others will be more understanding of employees/ICs than those who never have. Just my opinion. I hope that if/when I ever open a place, I will be fair. That's all I want, for both sides.
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Permalink Reply by Nandy B on
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You get hourly plus commission, but you have to meet a quota first. i worked as an aestheticism in Oklahoma city. The pay was not so great. Here is how the commission works you get your regular 7.25 to 8 or whatever you negotiate per hour. Then your commission i believe is around 35%. so if for that week you worked 10 hours and made $500 in services you will only get a commission for $420 (10x8=80 -500=420). But you have to make commission for both pay weeks. I don't remember what the minimum is for commission.
I deeply and profoundly do not recommend working at ulta as an esthetician, you could do better. I would recommend a massage envy they pay about 16/hr plust tips (10-25$). And because it's contract based your clients will come back to you.
i hope others can add to this it's been about 3 years since i worked there.
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It's amazing how different they all are depending on where you are. Like someone else said, being a large corporation they should be the same across the board. For me, it was $10 an hour for 30 hours a week. The only way I got any commission was if I did $700 or more a week in services. Otherwise it was $300 pay minus taxes/week + tips. And doing $20 Microzones made it very hard to reach $700, especially when they did 1/2 price ones, or buy one, get one 1/2 price, $30 facials, etc. And in my salon, with the Benefit Brow Bar, no waxing allowed unless she was off.
Massage Envy, that's a nice pay. I could certainly afford to do that full time and pay my bills. I wish there was one near me.
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