Shampooers

Career Overview

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

Also Known As

• Shampoo Assistant
• Shampoo Technician
• Shampooer
• Stylist Assistant

Alternate Job Titles

• Hair Assistant
• Hair Shampoo Assistant
• Salon Shampoo Assistant
• Scalp Treatment Operator
• Scalp Treatment Specialist
• Shampoo Assistant
• Shampoo Person
• Shampoo Specialist
• Shampoo Technician
• Shampooer
• Shampooist
• Stylist Assistant

What You'll Do

In this role, your typical responsibilities include:

• 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.

Emerging Responsibilities

As this field evolves, you may also:

• Assist hair stylists with chemical services, such as neutralizing perms and applying hair color.
• Launder and fold the towels that are used for drying customers' hair.
• Refill and stock work stations with supplies, such as shampoos and conditioners.
• Rinse out hair color or permanent solutions from customers' hair.
• Sweep hair from the salon floor.

Knowledge You'll Use

You'll need solid knowledge in these areas:

• Customer and Personal Service
• English Language

Key Abilities

This career requires key abilities in:

• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Speech Clarity
• Near Vision
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Manual Dexterity
• Finger Dexterity
• Speech Recognition
• Selective Attention
• Problem Sensitivity

Work Style

People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:

• Cooperation
• Dependability
• Social Orientation
• Empathy
• Optimism

What Matters in This Career

This career tends to satisfy these work values:

• Relationships
• Support
• Achievement
• Working Conditions
• Recognition

Education & Preparation

Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)

Related Work Experience Needed: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

On-the-Job Training: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Education Details: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Experience Required: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.

Technology You'll Use

Popular Technologies & Software

• Facebook

Tools & Equipment

• Commercial dryers
• Commercial washing machines
• Electric coffeemakers
• Hair brushes
• Hair combs
• Hair rollers
• Infrared heat lamps
• Multiline telephone systems
• Permanent rods
• Personal computers
• Shampoo basins
• Shampoo chairs

Work Environment

• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
• Contact With Others
• Spend Time Standing
• Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
• Physical Proximity

Salary & Job Market

Salary Percentile	Annual Wage
Entry-Level (10th percentile)	$22,880
Median	$31,470
Top Earners (90th percentile)	$35,970

Workers Employed Nationally: 8,890

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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.