Summary of significant accounting policies - Loyalty Program (Details)	12 Months Ended
Feb. 03, 2024
Summary of significant accounting policies
Minimum term that loyalty program points are valid	1 year

The expiration term of points earned through loyalty programs.

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Namespace Prefix:	ulta_
Data Type:	xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration