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?
Choreographer
18%
#572 / 643
View rankingChoreographer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Notation, video and a first breakdown.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Rehearse, mark and adjust bodies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Cast, ego and injuries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Set, light and music.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Opening, tour and revival.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not breaking a dancer for an idea.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Notation, video and a first breakdown
- Rehearse, mark and adjust bodies
- Cast, ego and injuries
- Set, light and music
- Opening, tour and revival
- Not breaking a dancer for an idea
- coreografo
- choreographer
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2032.00· ESCO/ISCO 2653