Dress Code Policy Store Only

PERSONAL APPEARANCE & DRESS CODE Ulta Beauty Policy SCOPE All retail and service associates of Ulta Beauty. POLICY OVERVIEW Each associate is a representation of the Ulta Beauty brand. How associates show up creates a lasting impression on guests, who are looking for an approachable, passionate, beauty-loving associate. Guests often look to our associates for current trends and styles and may request products they see our associates use in order to achieve the same look. Therefore, all associates are encouraged to express themselves through their personal appearance and are expected to maintain a professional image that complements the Ulta Beauty brand and VIP guest experience which includes: • Personal hygiene • Clothing, shoes, and accessories • Hair, skincare, makeup, and nails • Fragrance POLICY DETAILS GUIDELINES All associates must adhere to the standards outlined in this document upon punching in for their scheduled shift, unless otherwise noted in the exceptions section of this document, or as communicated by the corporate office. PERSONAL HYGIENE • Must maintain personal cleanliness (including oral hygiene) • Must wash hands after eating or using the restroom CLOTHING Clothing must be professional, in good condition, wrinkle-free, and with no fading, tears, fraying, or holes. Denim and other casual fabrics are not acceptable. COLORS In addition to the standard black and white clothing options, associates may wear tops, dresses, suits, pants, and skirts in solid shades (no patterns) similar to the following colors of the Ulta Beauty brand palette: Pink Purple Orange Gray POLICY DETAILS, CONTINUED • Acceptable: o o Layering solid color tops, sweaters, jackets within the palette outlined above  Example: Orange button down shirt under a pink blazer  Example: Pink shirt and gray sweater Mixing two or more colors in one article of clothing is acceptable   Example: Pink jacket with orange collar/lapel Example: Black blouse with a white collar and cuffs  Example: A two-toned jacket PANTS • May be solid black or in solid colors within the palette outlined above • Must not touch the floor • Acceptable pants: o Full-length, ankle-length pants, or mid-length pants (capris) o Non-athletic, business-appropriate leggings (only when worn with a long tunic, sweater, or dress) SKIRTS & DRESSES • Skirts may be black or in solid colors within the palette outlined above • Dresses may be black or in solid colors within the palette outlined above • Must provide appropriate coverage TOPS • Must provide appropriate coverage; low cut tops are not permitted • Must cover the midriff at all times • Acceptable tops: o Shirt or blouse (sleeveless is acceptable) o Camisole (only when worn under a blouse, jacket, blazer or sweater), vest, jacket, blazer, long tunic, or sweater o Brand t-shirts for events and brand launches may be worn during a designated timeframe as long as it is directed and communicated by corporate. o The following Ulta Beauty Collection item: gray (pictured below) and black • Unacceptable tops: o Casual tops (e.g., t-shirts ((outside of designated & approved timeframes for events and brand launches)), graphic tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, jean or track jackets, crop tops) POLICY DETAILS, CONTINUED RELIGIOUS DRESS AND ATTIRE • Religious clothing or articles (such as a hijab or a turban) may be in any solid color (no stripes or patterns). UNDERGARMENTS • Must remain concealed at all times (including bra straps) SHOES • • • • All shoes must be in solid color palette outlined above in addition to black and white with no patterns Must be professional, in good condition, with no scuffs or tears Must be closed-toed, if processing shipment Acceptable shoes: o Dress shoes, boots, or sandals (flats or heels) o Open-toed shoes (as long as toes are well manicured) o o • Fashion sneakers (no running or high-top basketball shoes) Athletic shoes (only when scheduled for task during non-business hours – such as ad or planogram set, inventory, or truck) Unacceptable shoes: o o Casual shoes (e.g., flip-flops, moccasins, and foam soles) Winter boots ACCESSORIES General Accessories • Acceptable accessories: o Ties, scarves (neck and hair), and belts must be in the solid color palette outlined above o Hats must be solid brimmed only (no ball caps) in the solid color palette outlined above o Any accessories made available to purchase by Ulta Beauty o Lanyards are not to be worn unless otherwise communicated by corporate and should only be worn for specific events o We prefer associates only wear service and award pins but respect their right to wear other appropriate pins Name badge • Must state the associate’s preferred name and title o Associate may choose their language or pronoun Must be worn at all times on the sales floor Must be worn on the left side, under the collarbone Must be created via the NamePrint Graphics web portal (Name badge printing directions are on the UltaNet → Operations → Process → Operating Tools) Piercings • May have visible piercings on ears or face • Must be tasteful and not offensive to guests or other associates • Must not cause a safety issue to self or others • • • HAIR, SKINCARE, MAKEUP, & NAILS • Hair color and style, as well as skincare, makeup, and nail products worn by associates are often requested by guests, so it is encouraged (but not required) to utilize products or portray styles and trends that can be found (or are similar to products, styles and trends found) in Ulta Beauty stores or at ulta.com • Associates should come to work with their hair styled and skincare and/or makeup applied o May utilize testers before clocking in for their scheduled shift • Hair must be clean and styled o Fashion colors are acceptable if well maintained o Facial hair must be neat and well-groomed • Makeup must be neatly applied and/or skincare used appropriately • Nails must be clean and manicured o Nail polish is acceptable if well maintained o Must not hinder performance of normal job responsibilities OTHER Fragrance • Fragrances worn by associates are often requested by guests, so it is encouraged (but not required) to utilize products that can be found (or are similar to products found) in Ulta Beauty stores or at ulta.com • May utilize testers to apply fragrance before clocking in for their scheduled shift Tattoos • May have visible tattoos that do not display lewd or pornographic pictures, or contain harassing, threatening, vulgar or inappropriate statements EXCEPTIONS Associates processing shipment or tasks outside of operating hours • May wear casual apparel (e.g., jeans and t-shirts) • May wear athletic shoes • Must follow all other requirements POLICY DETAILS, CONTINUED Associates performing Curbside runner tasks • Cold Climate / Inclement Weather o May wear cold climate attire including winter / rain jacket, winter / rain boots, winter accessories (hat and gloves) while running Curbside orders outside o Note: Winter weather items must be plain and should not have any words, graphics, or pictures other than the clothing manufacturer logos that are smaller than two inches o Must follow all other requirements • Hot Climate o May wear light color clothing, hat, and sunglasses while running Curbside orders outside o Note: Hot climate items must be plain and should not have any words, graphics, or pictures other than the clothing manufacturer logos that are smaller than two inches o Must follow all other requirements • Weather related accessories can be placed at the cashwrap during the runner’s shift in a white shopping basket o All items must be removed from the cashwrap once the shift is completed Skin professionals • Must wear the required grey or white jacket • Must follow all other requirements Specialty boutique associates (Clinique, Lancôme, Benefit, and MAC) • Must adhere to their brand’s dress code • Must follow all other requirements Prestige beauty advisors • Must wear a makeup belt with brushes and tools • Must follow all other requirements Other • Must adhere to any state-specific requirements • An associate who has a religious dress or grooming practice or disability that prevents them from meeting these dress code guidelines should contact the LOA/ADA team at LOAADAManager@ulta.com. Accommodations will be granted in accordance with applicable law. VIOLATIONS Any associate who does not adhere to this policy upon punching in for their scheduled shift will be sent home and subject to further disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, for failure to follow Ulta Beauty policy. SUPPORT Store teams should partner with their District Manager (DM) for additional support or questions. LEGAL PROTECTIONS This policy does not restrict associates’ rights to engage in activities protected under the National Labor Relations Act. Please direct any questions regarding interpretation of this policy to protect associates’ lawfully protected rights under the National Labor Relations Act to the Associate Care and Support Center at AssociateCareandSupport@ulta.com or 855-478-5821. ASSOCIATE RESPONSIBILITY It is the associate’s responsibility to ensure that their dress is appropriate. MANAGER RESPONSIBILITY It is the manager’s responsibility to ensure that all associates are aware of the dress code, and to correct inappropriate dress. It is at the manager’s discretion to request an associate return home and change their attire. EXAMPLES: CLOTHING, HATS & SHOES Do EXAMPLES: CLOTHING, HATS & SHOES – CONTINUED Do EXAMPLES: CLOTHING, HATS & SHOES – CONTINUED Do EXAMPLES: CLOTHING, HATS & SHOES – CONTINUED EXAMPLES: CLOTHING, HATS & SHOES NOT PERMITTED Don’t X lounge wear X casual style & Inappropriate coverage X denim & t-shirt X inappropriate coverage X inappropriate coverage X patterns X casual style material X pattern bottoms X torn pants/denim X athletic X denim & patterns X flip flops X snow boots X running or basketball sneakers X foam shoes X patterns EXAMPLES: CLOTHING, HATS & SHOES NOT PERMITTED Don’t X beanie X bucket hat X baseball caps X winter hats