What You'll Do

  • 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.

Essential Skills

Speaking 3.25/5
Active Listening 3.12/5
Service Orientation 3.0/5
Monitoring 2.75/5
Social Perceptiveness 2.75/5
Coordination 2.75/5
Reading Comprehension 2.5/5
Critical Thinking 2.5/5
Judgment and Decision Making 2.5/5
Time Management 2.5/5
Writing 2.38/5
Persuasion 2.38/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Dependability, Self-Control, Adaptability/Flexibility, Concern for Others, Stress Tolerance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 3.62/5
Oral Expression 3.38/5
Speech Clarity 3.25/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.12/5
Near Vision 3.12/5
Manual Dexterity 3.0/5
Finger Dexterity 2.88/5
Speech Recognition 2.88/5

Technologies & Tools

Appointment scheduling software Email software Facebook Inventory tracking software Web browser software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.14/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.14/5)
  • Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.1/5)
  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.1/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.1/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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