Ulta celebrates grand opening on State Street in Chicago

CHICAGO Ulta recently celebrated the grand opening of its first urban location on State Street in Chicago.

To celebrate the grand opening, held Oct. 15, Ulta on State Street provided free cosmetic consultations and the first 100 customers to visit the store received a gift certificate with a value ranging between $5 and $100.

“Providing great value and 21,000 beauty products all under one roof is our business, but our passion is to provide an approachable experience that ensures women feel confident and beautiful,” Lyn Kirby, chief executive officer and president said. “Ulta on State Street affords women a place to experiment and interact with an unparalleled selection of brands and escape from her busy day-to-day schedule.”

The one-stop beauty destination includes 18,000 square feet of selling and salon space on four floors. The Salon at Ulta, a full-service salon, encompasses an entire floor and can be accessed by a spiral staircase or private elevator.

The Salon’s Spa Lounge is staffed by European skin care specialists who can offer complimentary consultations and customized skin care treatments to target skin care concerns. In addition, the Salon at Ulta offers a mini boutique of Carol’s Daughter hair and skin care products and treatments, as well as the lines Colette Maloof, France Luxe and Lavendar Girl.

Ulta currently operates 283 retail stores across 35 states.