O*NET-SOC 39-5093.00

Shampooers

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation3
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2506/2010
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1206/2010
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.006/2010
Coordination2.B.1.b2.7506/2010
Monitoring2.A.2.d2.7506/2010
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a2.7506/2010

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6206/2008
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.3806/2008
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.2506/2008
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.1206/2008
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.1206/2008
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.006/2008

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil.Core9106/2008
Advise patrons with chronic or potentially contagious scalp conditions to seek medical treatment.Core9006/2008
Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.Core9006/2008

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.5311/2023
Social3.7511/2023
Conventional3.3711/2023
Enterprising2.4711/2023
Artistic1.5611/2023
Investigative1.3511/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.