Shampooers

What the job really is

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

At a glance

• Sector: Personal Care & Service
• O*NET-SOC code: 39-5093
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 4
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• 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.
• Maintain treatment records.

Tools and technology

Facebook, Appointment scheduling software, Commercial dryers, Commercial washing machines, Electric coffeemakers, Email software, Hair brushes, Hair combs, Hair rollers, Infrared heat lamps, Inventory tracking software, Multiline telephone systems

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Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Skincare Specialists
• Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
• Massage Therapists
• Barbers
• Manicurists and Pedicurists
• Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
• Physical Therapist Aides
• Home Health Aides

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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