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David Lopez Joins Ulta Beauty Pro Team
Ulta Beauty welcomes David Lopez, top celebrity hairstylist and Kenra Professional Artist, to the Ulta Beauty Pro Team. Lopez brings years of experience to Ulta Beauty’s existing roster of industry pros.
May 31, 2019
Lopez brings his passion for inclusivity to Ulta Beauty, and the belief that beauty is for everyone – regardless of gender, age or ethnicity. He partners with the Pro Team to continue to provide a welcoming environment for all of Ulta Beauty’s stylists and guests.
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The Ulta Beauty Pro Team was established in May 2017 to help educate and inspire Ulta Beauty’s nearly 7,000 stylists across the county to achieve their ultimate artistic potential.
Ulta Beauty welcomes David Lopez, top celebrity hairstylist and Kenra Professional Artist, to the Ulta Beauty Pro Team. Lopez brings years of experience to Ulta Beauty’s existing roster of industry pros.
Lopez will work closely with Nick Stenson, Ulta Beauty’s vice president of salon services and trend as well as Ammon Carver, Ulta Beauty’s chief artistic director, along with the other members of the Pro Team in supporting the company’s efforts in trend and stylist development.
"We are excited to have David bring his talents to our Pro Team of stylists as we continue to elevate Ulta Beauty’s presence within the industry," Stenson says. "As a leader in artistry, education and career opportunities, we are proud to welcome David as a mentor to our stylists with the ultimate goal of providing exceptional experiences for our guests."
Lopez strives to keep his perspective on beauty personalized, authentic and knowledgeable, blending his background in hairstyling, along with his expertise in nongendered self-care. His clients include the likes of Chrissy Teigen, Ashley Graham and Anne Hathaway.
"We are thrilled to have David join the Pro Team to help us continue our key mission of elevating our platform of artists supporting artists," Carver says. "He brings a diverse set of skills to our team including immaculate finishing for photoshoots, natural texture styling and overall beauty expertise for both professionals and consumers."
Most importantly, Lopez brings his passion for inclusivity to Ulta Beauty, and the belief that beauty is for everyone – regardless of gender, age or ethnicity. He partners with the Pro Team to continue to provide a welcoming environment for all of Ulta Beauty’s stylists and guests.
Originally posted on Modern Salon
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