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Shampooers

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

What you’d 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.

Skills that matter

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Coordination
  • Monitoring
  • Social Perceptiveness

How to get there

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Also called

  • Shampoo Assistant
  • Shampoo Technician
  • Shampooer
  • Stylist Assistant
  • Hair Assistant
  • Shampoo Person

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