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9 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2016
Nov. 28, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Oct. 29, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Trading Symbol ULTA  
Entity Registrant Name Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001403568  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-28  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   62,232,788