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?
Musician
21%
#438 / 643
View rankingMusician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Compose, arrange and produce demos.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Scores, desk rehearsal and setlists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Play in concert, session or pit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Rehearse with the band and lock the live show.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Contracts, touring and promotion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Lessons, commissions and keeping the instrument.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Compose, arrange and produce demos
- Scores, desk rehearsal and setlists
- Play in concert, session or pit
- Contracts, touring and promotion
- musico
- musician
- instrumentista
- concertista
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2042.00· ESCO/ISCO 2652