Before a hairdresser becomes a professional, he needs not only to master the theory, but also to work out the technique. It is here that a mannequin for hairstyles and haircuts comes to the aid of a novice master. In a professional language, they are also called "blanks", "dummies" or "dolls". There are a number of subtleties that you must consider before buying, and we will talk about them in our article.
The most budgetary option is
a mannequin head for hairstyles with artificial hair. However, it should be borne in mind that nylon strands are very poor in shape. In addition, synthetics can not be washed and especially painted, laid with a hairdryer, ironing or curling with a curling iron. Branded scissors from contact with such material deteriorate. Therefore, it is better to use training tools for haircuts.
If you don’t really want to spend money on an expensive mannequin for hairstyles, then choose a fake with protein hair. They can be sheared, washed and stained. But you should be careful during styling. The maximum allowable temperature is 180 degrees. Before purchasing, it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the information on the manufacturer and the instructions. Be sure to check the list of permissible manipulations.
For hairdressers who plan to use a mannequin for hairstyles for a long time and hone all their skills, models with natural hair are suitable. They can easily withstand any test: from creative hairstyles to perms. The most important thing is to properly care for the disc, then you can maintain its attractive appearance for several years.
Another option is to purchase a bald mannequin for hairstyles with pads: side zones, bangs or whole hats with strands. The advantage of this model is the ability to easily replace hair after cutting or dyeing. Thus, you will have one, but very functional doll for experiments.
What else is important to consider before buying such a "simulator"? Many nuances depend on the purpose of the acquisition. If you plan to practice all kinds of haircuts on them, then stop on specimens with artificial hair about 70 centimeters long. At the same time, brown-haired women or brunettes are better suited, since the master's technique is better seen in dark color.
For hairdressers specializing in evening and wedding hairstyles, a model with natural hair of light tones from 30 to 50 centimeters long is suitable. A doll with strands of a mixed type, with a synthetic content of not more than 50 percent, can become no less functional. For professional masters to work out complex techniques, blanks with hair up to 70 centimeters in length are optimal. When painting dummies, it is worth remembering that the tone on such a head will not coincide with the declared one. The thing is in the different hair structure of which the "doll" consists. But training and mastering the technology of highlighting, coloring and applying paint this does not hurt.
Now you know what distinguishing features a mannequin for hairstyles has. The price of such "simulators" starts from 1700 (models with artificial hair) or from 2000 rubles (natural strands). I wish you success in mastering the profession of hairdresser!