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Whitney Palmer
Services District Educator
@Hairgoals_whitneyp
Inspiration: I am inspired by people, leaders,
and influencers. I am also inspired by training/
education, growth, and development.
Ulta love: I came to Ulta because I was inspired
by a stylist who spoke at my cosmetology school
back in 2009. I wanted to go to a salon where
I could quickly build a clientele, and Ulta was
a great place to start with the amount of retail
shoppers I could engage with. I love Ulta because
of our culture and the ability to continue to grow
and advance in my career.
Advice for professionals who feel stuck:
Continue feeding what inspires you—and keep
elevating! Don't be afraid to make a change for
the better, step outside of your comfort zone, or
embrace new ideas!
Nicki Smith
Master Stylist
@niicollettaa_
Inspiration: I find inspiration from my teammates
and other salon professionals who are passionate
about their career in cosmetology.
Ulta love: I love working for this amazing company
that is constantly pushing me to achieve goals and
grow—not only as a hairstylist but as a person. I
was drawn to Ulta for its limitless possibilities to
grow my career.
Advice for new professionals: My advice for
new professionals is to never stop learning and
practicing your trade.
Advice for professionals who feel stuck: My
advice for seasoned professionals feeling stuck
is to get involved with new and exciting classes.
Our industry is constantly changing, which
means there are always new classes to help
reignite creativity.
