Shampooers

Also Called: Shampoo Assistant, Shampoo Technician, Shampooer, Stylist Assistant

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$22,190

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Shampooers do

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Cosmetology • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Contact With Others
  • Spend Time Standing
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Physical Proximity

Tools

  • Sinks
  • Hair combs or brushes
  • Laundry type washing machines
  • Clothes dryers
  • Infrared lamps

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Electronic mail software
Email software
Calendar and scheduling software
Appointment scheduling software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation

Knowledge

Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 68% Post-secondary certificate
  • 18% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 13% Less than high school diploma

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Packers & Packagers, Hand

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Shampooers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Wholesale & Retail Buyers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Concern for Others
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Integrity

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Shampooers across the country typically make.

$10.67 / hour
$22,190 /year

Entry Level

$14.20 / hour
$29,530 /year

Median Level

$17.23 / hour
$35,850 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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