Will AI Replace Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists?

Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Schedule client appointments.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Order, display, and maintain supplies.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop new styles and techniques.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Apply water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair, and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Shave, trim, and shape beards and moustaches.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Give facials to patrons, using special compounds, such as lotions and creams.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.