Ulta has an outstanding and courteous and knowledgeable staff.
On the salon side- My hair stylist is Julian and he is extremely competent and very professional. He helps you determine what you want to do with your hair but gives you enough knowledge to make your own decision and not force you to do what he wants (I've experienced this before). He's very user friendly and has a super personality. The courtesy, competence and professionalism exemplified by Julian is the primary reason why I keep coming back to this store. Julian also recommended other skin and beauty products that I have purchased and have proven to help my skin and hair. The great thing about Ulta is the variety of selection and competitive pricing. The Arroyo Grande location is also very safe in terms of parking and security.