Automation index
How much of a Hairdresser’s job can AI already do?
A moodboard and a booking assemble themselves. Cutting, colouring, and sending the client out happy is the job.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Hairdresser
14%
AI can already do 14% of this job.
#639 / 643
View rankingHairdresser
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Diary, client cards and salon social posts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Advise cut and colour from references.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Cut, style and finish in the chair.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Colour, highlights and treatments.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Hygiene, sterilisation and till.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
Care, retention and handling complaints.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 14% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cut hair
- colour hair
- haircut
- barbering
- Diary, client cards and salon social posts
- Advise cut and colour from references
- Cut, style and finish in the chair
- Colour, highlights and treatments
- Hygiene, sterilisation and till
- Care, retention and handling complaints
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-5012.00· ESCO/ISCO 5141
IS WORK OVER?
Caregiver
16%
#612 / 643
View rankingCaregiver
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Bathe patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- disability care
- older adults' needs
- first response
- wash the laundry
- apply first response
- tend to elderly people
- prepare sandwiches
- iron textiles
- buy groceries
- accompany people
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 5322