SECRETS I Learned while Working at Ulta Beauty

Hey guys! So some of you guys might not know but I used to work at Ulta Beauty! I worked at three different locations for a total of 2 years. I started off as a Beauty Advisor and became a lead cashier. I was almost promoted to a manager, however I had to decline the offer due to schooling. I'm pretty knowledgable about how things work over there so I thought I would share with you guys there most interesting things about working at America's biggest beauty chain! Here we go!   

1. We LITERALLY had to Destroy Products: So this is probably the first thing that surprised me while I was working there. Most items that get returned had to be physically destroyed before thrown out to avoid any dumpster divers. This also included testers, I had to do it a couple of times and it broke my heart! Some products were still sealed and brand new and I still had to ruin them! Now don’t get me wrong Ulta does resell SOME stuff and thats only if its still in perfect condition. I did ask my manager if I was allowed to keep anything before damaging and I was told if I took anything I would be fired because it was considered stealing from the store. So that sucked!

2. The TRUTH About The Credit Card: Like most retailers nowadays Ulta has their own credit card. Now I'm not gonna lie I do have the credit card because it doest have it's perks, unfortunately it was the pressure of having to get people to sign up for the CC that stunk. Managers were always stressed about meeting their goal for the day/week which put pressure of the workers as well. Unfortunately I have many shady stories about how desperate my stores would get which I could definitely share in another post.

3. Store-To-Door: So this is something I wish more people knew about! If you walk into an Ulta and they’re out of stock on an item you want, you can ask them to order it online for you PLUS they give you free shipping!! This actually counts towards the stores sale so they’ll be happy to help you out!

4. Free Shipping Codes: So this the store to door thing doesn’t work out, MOST of the time the workers have free shipping codes behind the counter. They’re only supposed to hand the out if somethings out of stock and you wanna order it online. Although, sometimes if you ask them nicely they might just give it to you. 

5. Their Rewards Systems is Amazing: I never realized how few people have heard of their reward system! I LOVE their loyalty program! Every 100 points is $3, however the more points you rack up the more they’re worth! You literally get $$$ off with their points! You can use it towards ANYTHING in the store including their Services! Personally, I prefer this so much compared to Sephora’s where they only give you such a small selection of minis for your rewards. Plus they send some REALLY good coupons in your email when your'e signed up! 

There you have it! That's about as much as I could think of! I hope this was helpful for you guys! If you guys really enjoyed this I could do a part two! If you have any questions let me know!

The Best Ways I've Learned To Shop At Sephora

With Black Friday and Christmas around the corner it's important to know how to shop smart.  November and December are the best months to do all your shopping. I love all the Christmas and Cyber Monday deals. While the deals are no doubt incredible, there are some even better ways to shop at Sephora and save even more money! Here are some of the best ways to shop smart at Sephora:

1. Earn Cash Back:

Most people don’t know they can earn cash back when shopping online. If you do most of your shopping online like me, this can be a great money saver. I like to use a website called Swagbucks to do all my online shopping. You can get 4% cashback when you shop at Sephora. The great thing about it is that it works on a bunch of other sites too. Amazon offers 6% cash back. You get your cash back in points called “Swagbucks” and if you save up enough you can redeem for gift card, paypal ect. I have actually redeemed my point for Sephora gift cards before. There are other ways to earn Swagbucks, but this way was the easiest for me.

2. Shop Numerous Stores At Once

A great new app I recently found helps shop numerous stores at once. Instead of checking out and paying for shipping multiple times, this app actually combines them all in one cart and you get free shipping. The app is called Dote Shopping. It has made online shopping so much easier for me. Plus when you first sign up you get $5 credit with the code QTX3!

3. Buy It Used

Okay I know “used makeup” sounds really gross, but it’s not as bad as you think. I mean “used” as in someone is selling their makeup. There are some products that are slightly swatched and those are the ones I aim for. Honestly this tip has helped me save so much money. I use the app Poshmark to buy some of the higher end products at discounted prices. Besides the fact that I get makeup and other stuff discounted, Poshmark also has great customer service. You get expedited shipping and it’s insured. They are strict on what people are selling and your experience with them so I’m always happy and feel safe when I order from them.  My code BETTYTURNER365 can get you $5 and you can use it to get free shipping. For some people, when they use my code they get $10 so it varies.

The great thing about these sites is that they don’t only apply to makeup. You can get perfume, clothes, accessories, ect! Plus you use these tricks all year round, but since Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas are all happening now’s the best time to get started on your shopping! So go ahead and treat yo’ self!

5 Signs Your Hair Is Damaged

Raise your hand if you have damaged hair

 

It's okay, I feel your pain. Damaged hair is embarrassing. But how do you know if your hair is damaged? Here are 5 signs you should look out for to know the damage has been done.

1) Check your pillow

         -If your pillow has small pieces of hair on it , chances are your hair is either damaged or it's getting there. If the pieces are long, your hair is just falling out but damaged hair is fragile hair and breaks apart and onto your pillow. Try getting a silk pillow cover instead of cotton so your pillow is gentler on your hair.

2) Your hair stretches

        -That's right stretches and rips. Take a piece of hair and pull it apart.  If your hair snaps after stretching a little it needs more moisture. If it stretches more than usual and then breaks it needs more protein. This is cause from pulling your hair and putting a lot of tension of it such as putting it in tight ponytails or being too rough on it when you flat iron your hair. Give your hair a break and try a deep treatment for your hair.

3) Running your fingers through your hair is a problem

        - Rough texture screams damaged hair. Smooth and soft hair is full of moisture so it's easy to run your fingers through your hair. But if your hair rough and brittle, you should be the one running and grabbing every hair treatment. Apply olive oil to your hair to add more shine and moisture. A healthy and balanced diet is also essential for your hair.

4) Brushing it is a workout

         - Healthy and strong hair is easy to detangle but damaged hair has two ingredients: tangles and knots. Using cheap, plastic brushes rather than those with nylon bristles will tear at your head and leave your hair in a tangled mess.

5) Split ends everywhere
     -Okay, maybe not everywhere, but they're there. Split ends are the worst and are the number one sign of damaged hair. (They're what make the hair damaged-duh). Split ends occur for a number of reasons; frying whether it's a flat iron or blow dryer, too much exposure to the sun, not enough protein and being to rough on it. Protect the ends of your hair with a bun or trim off your splits. If you're growing out your hair, you don't have to do a fully chop, just at least one inch. Also, focus on conditioning or deep hair masks on your ends. If you don't cut the breakage, or try to repair them, they will worsen.

Bonus:
Another red alert for damaged hair is it lost its texture. If you no longer have those gorgeous curls or it's just a bunch of kinks in all direction, I hate to break it to you but you're hair is damaged. If you don't believe me maybe Ariana Grande can convince you. Remember when Ariana said her hair is so damaged it's not curly anymore? Then when she did a couple of hair treatments, stopped styling and poof! They came back! It's all subtle hints your hair is trying to give you before you completely fry your hair. 

It's important to give your hair a breaking once in a while and ease off on the heat and tension.

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