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Retail

Shampooer

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

Annual openings

69

BLS median wage

n/a

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

10-year growth

+9%

Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil.
  2. Advise patrons with chronic or potentially contagious scalp conditions to seek medical treatment.
  3. Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.
  4. Maintain treatment records.