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Hair Punching Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Aggressive acts could consist of pulling, pushing, pinching, biting, hair pulling, kicking, slapping, punching, scratching, head butting, spitting, and throwing objects. Compensation: $45,000.00 per ...

Restaurant Server

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$19.16 - $23.95/hr

... hair and nails, maintained to avoid food contamination risks • Exercises integrity with ... applicable, punching accordingly • Coordinates holiday, vacation, and any time off with ...

Service Concierge

Short Hills, NJ · On-site

$24.76 - $30.94/hr

... hair and nails, maintained to avoid food contamination risks • Exercises integrity with ... applicable, punching accordingly • Coordinates holiday, vacation, and any time off with ...

Dietary Cook

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21/hr

Due to the emotional instability of the clients, the employee may be subjected to kicking, hitting, punching, biting, hair pulling, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close ...

Restaurant Waitstaff

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$22.03 - $27.54/hr

... hair and nails, maintained to avoid food contamination risks • Exercises integrity with ... applicable, punching accordingly • Coordinates holiday, vacation, and any time off with ...

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How much do hair punching jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for hair punching in the United States is $25.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is hair punching?

A Hair Punching job involves meticulously implanting individual hair strands into silicone, latex, or other skin-like materials to create realistic-looking wigs, prosthetics, or special effects pieces. This technique is commonly used in the film, theater, and medical industries for lifelike results. Artists use fine needles or punching tools to secure the hairs one by one, ensuring a natural appearance. Precision, patience, and an eye for detail are essential skills in this profession.

What are some common challenges faced in hair punching?

Hair Punching professionals often encounter challenges such as matching hair density and direction to achieve a realistic appearance across various wig bases or hair pieces. Consistently delivering high-quality, natural-looking results can be demanding, especially when dealing with intricate styles or custom specifications from clients or designers. The work requires long periods of focused manual labor, attention to small details, and sometimes tight production deadlines. Successful Hair Punching specialists develop techniques to manage fatigue and maintain accuracy, and they frequently collaborate with stylists and costume or makeup departments to ensure client satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in hair punching?

To thrive as a Hair Punching specialist, you need excellent manual dexterity, attention to detail, and experience with fine craftsmanship in working with wigs or prosthetic hair pieces. Familiarity with specialized tools such as hair punching needles and ventilating hooks, as well as training or certification in hair ventilation or wig making, is often required. Patience, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with team members and meet client specifications. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure precision, durability, and a natural appearance in custom hair and makeup projects.

How to do hair punching?

Hair punching is a technique used in wig and hairpiece installation where a specialized needle is used to insert hair strands into a lace or mesh base. The process involves carefully threading each hair into the base to create a natural look, often requiring precision tools like a punch needle and good hand-eye coordination. Proper training and practice are essential to achieve seamless results and avoid damaging the base material.
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Infographic showing various Hair Punching job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $52,123 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Area Supervisor

Amicus Place, LLC

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing

JOB SUMMARY:
The Area Supervisor (AS) is responsible for monitoring and oversight of all aspects of client care and delivery of services for individuals receiving services in the AMICUS Supported Living Program and Family Supports Programs. The AS is responsible for ensuring that programs are implemented in keeping with AMICUS' vision, mission, and code of ethics, ensuring quality service provision to individuals, and supervision of Site Supervisors, and Direct Support Staff. The AS maintains monthly program reports, tracks and ensures proper reporting of incidents, doctor's appointments, coordinates with a wide variety of consumers to grow and maintain programs within existing AMICUS rules and regulations, and provides training and support to the Site Supervisors, and Direct Support Staff. This position works under the supervision of the Program Manager (PM).
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Aid in overseeing placement of consumers in residential settings
• Responsible for ensuring proper and accurate records are completed and kept in accordance with agency policies
• Develop new and manage ongoing consumers services.
• Assure compliance with agency, state and federal policies, procedures, and regulations
• Assure satisfaction of consumers, consumers' families, guardians, employers, referral sources, and funding sources
• Assure stability and growth of service areas
• Maintain regular and open communication with staff and coworkers
• Responsible for the safety of individuals in agency services
• Monitor trends in overtime and work to reduce overtime according to the Overtime Reduction
Policy
• Observing and maintaining appropriate levels of staffing hours
• Performing weekly site visits and conducting site reviews at each visit as assigned by COO
• Aid in individual care as needed
• In collaboration with the PM, prepare and update all scheduling assignments according to the Service Authorizations/NOAs for all residential and family support programs weekly.
• Oversee agency accreditations related to services, including the accreditation process and ongoing compliance with standards
Ensure applicable OSHA, BQIS, and BDDS compliance standards are met, and all related training occurs. Documents training and compliance in accordance with Amicus Place regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the COO or PM
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Maintain regular contact with guardians
• Ensure staffing assignments are followed within allowable NOA/Service Authorization service hours and submitted to the COO
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with internal and external customers during and after the transition process.
• Works with transition team to ensure transition checklists are accurate and up to date
• Provide on-call support as assigned after regular business hours and on weekends.
• Ensure all internal and DDRS Incident Reports are submitted accurately and timely and that all necessary follow up has occurred to ensure the health and welfare of service participants
• Ensure incident follow up information is communicated timely with case managers.
• Other duties as assigned by COO
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATION:
• Current CPR Certification / First Aid Certification
• High School Diploma/ G.E.D equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• A bachelor's degree in a human services field or
• At least one-year full-time direct experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• At least one year of supervisory experience
• Current liability insurance
• Current negative TB (Tuberculin test) or evidence of a negative chest x-ray
• Screening Requirements: Dependable vehicle per state regulations, acceptable Criminal Background Check and reasonable suspicion drug test
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is a sedentary role with periods of increased walking or standing needed. File maintenance and other activities require the employee to stand, sit, squat, bend at the waist and knees. The position requires a moderately high volume of computer work, including data entry and spreadsheet maintenance. When working with consumers, there is always the possibility of aggressive acts. Aggressive acts could consist of pulling, pushing, pinching, biting, hair pulling, kicking, slapping, punching, scratching, head butting, spitting, and throwing objects.
Compensation: $45,000.00 per year