Choosing a Cosmetology Mannequin Head – Human or Synthetic Hair?
As a cosmetologist, hairdresser or beauty school student, a cosmetology mannequin is an extremely useful tool. A mannequin head is the perfect tool for practicing everything from hairstyles to cutting techniques to hair color application. Aside from these purposes, mannequin heads are used in competitions, for color training, state board exams as well as professional practice and training.
Depending on your preference or your needs, the main decision on choosing a cosmetology mannequin head is Human or Synthetic Hair?
Most popular are the female mannequin heads as they have longer hair in which allows you to practice more hairstyling and cutting techniques. The hair on mannequins are available in a wide selection of lengths, textures and colors. Cosmetology mannequin heads are also available in different ethnicity’s which simulate those of real people from different racial backgrounds.
Mannequin heads are available in either human hair or synthetic hair. Human hair cosmetology mannequins allow you to cut, style and color as you would on a real person giving you true life like results. You can wash, blow dry, flat iron and curl a mannequin with human hair. Synthetic hair on a mannequin cannot be colored or styled using heated styling tools. Synthetic hair cosmetology mannequins are a better choice if you just wish to practice hair cutting, styling and braiding.
