Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Hairdresser?
A moodboard and a booking assemble themselves. Cutting, colouring, and sending the client out happy is the job.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Hairdresser
14%
AI or a robot can already do 14% of this job.
#100 / 103
View rankingHairdresser
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Diary, client cards and salon social posts.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Advise cut and colour from references.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Cut, style and finish in the chair.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Colour, highlights and treatments.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Hygiene, sterilisation and till.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
Care, retention and handling complaints.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 14% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- 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?
Lab technician
37%
#14 / 103
View rankingLab technician
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 48% | +6.2 |
Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 37% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- techniques of blood-sampling
- microbiology-bacteriology
- laboratory techniques
- blood type classification
- perform laboratory tests
- transport blood samples
- archive healthcare users' records
- mix chemicals
- record test data
- maintain laboratory equipment
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 3212