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88 AHP Indie Stylist Volume 5 Issue 1 District Educators—collaborate to deliver best-in-class in- person and virtual education. "Trendspiration" training (like this one) features Design Team and Pro Team artists executing trend- worthy techniques highlighted across industry events and consumer campaigns. Texture Excellence classes remain essential, and surging interest in professional makeup and skin care services is supported. Cue the new! This summer, go beyond the basics of the butterfly trend, and customize the cut, color, and style for any guest and any hair type. The Ulta Beauty Design Team is here to help. Preview exclusive trend education created for stylist peers at 1,400 Ulta Beauty salons. Get inspired to lean in, level up, and learn more from Ulta Beauty. WHAT'S TRENDING NOW? Layers are in. But what type of layers are right for the guest in your chair? "Not everyone's hair is represented in a butterfly cut," says Haley Valadez (@haleyki), senior manager, Ulta Beauty Design Team. But understanding when and how to transition into, say, the sunflower look (for curly or coily hair) or knowing when the wolf cut works better (like with wavy locks and a fringe) is the expertise that sets a stylist apart, she says. That "Hair for All" approach is at the heart of education at Ulta Beauty. "Everything we do is about meeting people where they are, embracing all hair types, and knowing how to work with where their hair is now," Valadez says. A guest who doesn't have long hair and mentions the butterfly deserves a professional conversation and recommendation for what will work for them. This kind of awareness is woven into the DNA of Ulta Beauty's Six Points of Service, which helps stylists be consistent in each element of the guest experience. Introduced at a Best of U gathering for Ulta Beauty's network of more than 170 educators, the Six Points of Service is yet another way Ulta Beauty helps stylists build a thriving business. LEARN MORE AT ULTA ACADEMY Also unveiled at the Best of U event? An update on Ulta Academy, the year- round training program tailored for all Ulta Beauty stylists. Artists from every level of Ulta Beauty education—Pro Team to Design Team to Services PROTOCOL THE Beyond the Butterfly "Trendspiration" from the Ulta Beauty Design Team advertisement Transform your butterfly skills. (Photo by Justin Toves-Vincilione)