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Shampooers
Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.
Other titles employers use
Hair Assistant · Shampoo Assistant · Shampoo Person · Shampoo Technician · Shampooer · Stylist Assistant · Scalp Treatment Specialist
Inside the work
What you would actually do.
3 responsibilities that define the role, before job titles and workplaces change the details.
- Massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil.
- Advise patrons with chronic or potentially contagious scalp conditions to seek medical treatment.
- Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.
Who it suits
Would this work hold your attention?
This career often appeals to people drawn to practical, helping and organizing work.
- Practical
- Building, repairing, using tools, or working outdoors
- Organizing
- Creating order, checking details, and keeping work accurate
Skills and strengths
What you would get good at.
Compare the skills the work relies on, the subjects behind it, and the abilities that make it easier to learn.
Core skills
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
Subjects to know
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Sales and Marketing
Useful strengths
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Near Vision
Working day
Picture yourself doing it.
These measures show how much of the day involves people, movement, conversation, and hands-on work.
| Measure | Out of 5 | What that means here |
|---|---|---|
| Close to other people | 4.6 | Arm’s length or closer, most of the day |
| On your feet | 4.8 | Standing or moving for most of it |
| Talking face to face | 4.5 | Continuous — the job is conversations |
| Working with your hands | 4.6 | Handling tools, instruments or materials |
Preparation
How people prepare for this work.
Most employers do not ask for a formal credential. Other routes may also lead into the field.
- A certificate or some college 69%
- High school or less 31%
Tools of the work
Technology you may use.
- Web page creation and editing software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Electronic mail software
- Inventory management software
- Internet browser software
Opportunity near you
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Choose a state to compare the size of the field, annual openings, and expected hiring change.
- People doing this work
- 2,900
- Job openings each year
- 480
- Expected hiring change, 2022–2032
- 17.9%
Compare every available state
| State | People doing it | Job openings each year | Expected change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,900 | 480 | 17.9% |
| Pennsylvania | 1,580 | 260 | 12.1% |
| Illinois | 1,090 | 180 | 6.9% |
| Florida | 820 | 140 | 15.5% |
| Maryland | 820 | 140 | 17.1% |
| Puerto Rico | 340 | 60 | 21.4% |
| Ohio | 310 | 50 | −3.1% |
| Delaware | 190 | 30 | 5.6% |
| Indiana | 170 | 30 | 13.3% |
| Alabama | 150 | 20 | 15.4% |
| Connecticut | 120 | 20 | 20.0% |
| Arizona | 100 | 20 | 11.1% |
| Washington | 50 | 10 | 25.0% |
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