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For specialty and luxury beauty brands, Ulta has significantly broader selection."},{"question":"Is Ulta or Target cheaper for beauty products?","answer":"Target is typically 10-15% cheaper on comparable beauty products. Additionally, Target RedCard holders get 5% off all purchases. However, Ulta's Ultamate Rewards program offers 1.25x points on prestige brands and exclusive member discounts, which can offset the price difference for frequent beauty shoppers."},{"question":"Can I get my hair done at Target?","answer":"Target does not offer hair salon services. Ulta Beauty has hair salons in most locations where you can get cuts, color, styling, and treatments. Target's services are limited to optical care (glasses and contacts fitting in select locations)."},{"question":"Which store is closer to me?","answer":"Target has 1,900 US stores compared to Ulta's 1,400 stores, making Target statistically more accessible. However, geographic coverage varies by region. Use both retailers' store locators to find the nearest location to you."},{"question":"Do both stores offer online pickup?","answer":"Yes, both Ulta Beauty and Target offer Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) with 2-hour service at most locations. 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