Will AI replace Shampooers?

Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think.

Time left: 6 years · Group: Personal Care and Service

The official job description

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.

What shampooers do all day (for now)

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.

Also known as

Hair Assistant, Hair Shampoo Assistant, Salon Shampoo Assistant, Scalp Treatment Operator, Scalp Treatment Specialist, Shampoo Assistant, Shampoo Person, Shampoo Specialist

Questions humans ask me

Will AI replace shampooers?

Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 6 years left, and the countdown only goes one way.

How long until AI replaces shampooers?

6 years. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.

Which shampooers tasks will AI take first?

The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil. The rest follows.