As of June 2026, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists has an AI-exposure score of 38/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

38/100
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More exposed than 7% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$35,790. About 75,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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How you compare to similar Personal Care roles

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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Schedule client appointments.
Augmentable
  • Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  • Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  • Order, display, and maintain supplies.
  • Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
Durable
  • Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  • Shave, trim, and shape beards and moustaches.
  • Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  • Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  • Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
  • Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  • Develop new styles and techniques.
  • Apply water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair, and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  • Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants.
  • Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  • Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  • Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  • Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  • Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  • Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.

Safer adjacent roles

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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 38
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Barbers
80% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$38,210
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Skincare Specialists
72% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$45,330
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Shampooers
64% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$32,600
37
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
56% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$97,150
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Manicurists and Pedicurists
48% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$35,760
38
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$41,640
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Sewers, Hand
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$36,480
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Retail Salespersons
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$35,410
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$38,660New York: US$35,760Texas: US$30,680

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$35,790. More states are being added.

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