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Automation Squad

Role

AI for Barbers

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

Barbers · O*NET 39-5011.00 · Job Zone 3 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

9 of 11tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

26 matched to the tools barbers use. Showing 24.

  • Let your clients book appointments, classes, or packages, fill out intake forms, add appointments to their calendar, receive confirmation and reminder notifications, and reschedule, cancel, and pay for appointments automatically—zero hula dancing, email ping-pong, or phone tag re

    Make (make.com)

  • Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Youtube MCP or direct API to upload videos, fetch channel analytics, manage playlists, and moderate comments through natural language.

    Make (make.com)

  • Easy online appointment scheduling software. Save time by having clients book appointments, complete custom intake forms, and pay in advance 24/7 anywhere in the world.

    Acuity Scheduling

  • Calendbook is a calendar & appointment scheduling solution that includes reminders, rescheduling, availability management, and more.Calendbook allows even free users to get paid for their precious time via stripe

  • Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Facebook MCP or direct API to post updates, fetch messages, manage comments, and gather page analytics through natural language.

    Make (make.com)

  • Automates meeting coordination and scheduling workflows through intelligent calendar integration and business process optimization.

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server
  • PHP Point Of Sale is an easy to use Web Based Point Of Sale System for Retail. Helps with inventory tracking, sales tax, and managing all aspects of your retail business.

    PHP Point Of Sale

  • Make (make.com)

  • Powerpoint

    MCP server
  • Schedule It

    MCP server

    Schedule it - A software tool which helps you schedule your resources, teams, equipment, rooms, and projects all in one place.

    Schedule It

  • CalendarFix

    MCP server

    CalendarFix is a appointment scheduling tool that helps you book meetings.

    CalendarFix

  • Make (make.com)

  • Excel

    Skill
  • Excel

    MCP server
  • Final POS

    MCP server

    Final POS is a point of sale system that helps you manage your inventory and sales.

    Final POS

  • Microsoft

    MCP server
  • Make (make.com)

  • Make (make.com)

The tools this job actually uses

11 documented for this occupation. Showing 11, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Facebookhot
  • Linuxhot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Windowshot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • Appointment scheduling software
  • Customer information databases
  • Point of sale POS payment software
  • YouTube

What this job involves

18 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 18.

  1. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  2. Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  3. Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  4. Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  5. Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  6. Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  7. Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  8. Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  9. Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  10. Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  11. Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  12. Order supplies.
  13. Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  14. Shampoo hair.
  15. Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  16. Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  17. Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  18. Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.