Shampooers
Personal Care and Service
Hair and scalp are massaged, shampooed, and conditioned to clean them and cut excess oil. Some clients get treatment for scalp problems or hair loss with special lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps. Patrons with chronic or possibly contagious scalp conditions are told to see a doctor rather than treated in the salon. The work is wet and hands-on, done at a wash basin as part of a service team. This work fits those who want routine physical service, conversation with clients, and the judgment to send a scalp problem to a doctor.
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate (vocational/technical)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$32'600
Median Wage Market Position
$32'600
What you might do
- Shampoo and rinse customers' hair
- Massage the scalp to loosen dirt and oil
- Condition hair after the shampoo and rinse
- Work special lotions or shampoos into the scalp
- Use infrared lamps or vibrating scalp equipment
- Advise clients with scalp conditions to see a doctor
Skills that matter
- Listening for scalp pain or sensitivity
- Clear advice on when to see a doctor
- Massaging, shampooing, and conditioning hair
- Choosing lotions, shampoos, or lamp treatments
- Spotting chronic or contagious scalp conditions
- Tracking how treatments change the scalp
AI & the future of this role
Shampooing is physical and client-facing, which keeps it harder to fully automate than screen-based work. Still, the task is relatively routine, so salons may lean on multitasking staff or simpler workflows that leave less dedicated demand for this role alone.
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