Head-mannequin for hairstyles. How to choose the right one?
The head-mannequin for hairstyles is a tool forhairdressers of any level. Beginners will be able to learn to perform any hairdos, styling, and the masters of their business - to experiment and invent new ones, not being afraid for the client's nerves. Now the doll-dummy for hairstyles is sold in free access, and anyone can buy it. How to choose her right and how to care for her?
Head-mannequin for hairstyles
There are three varieties of mannequins:
- with natural hair;
- with artificial hair;
- mixed type (50x50).
Their price will vary depending on the length of the hair, their quality and density. As a rule, the cost is from 1400 to 8000 rubles. What are the differences?
Training dummy for hairstyles with naturalhair is suitable for any manipulation: styling, winding on a curling iron, drying with a hair dryer and so on. At the same time, artificial curls do not withstand heat treatment and simply melt. Therefore, if you are not going to curl your hair, then this is your option, especially since such mannequins have a more attractive value. However, natural hair on the dummy, among other things, is more docile and easier to handle.
Head-mannequin for hairstyles. How to choose the right one?
When buying an educational "head", consider the following parameters:
- length and thickness of hair (curls should be 45-60 centimeters in length);
- frequency of hair loss (do a small test: stroke your hair and notice how many of them fell out);
- hair color (in order to make it easier to work on creating a hairstyle and, in the end, better to observe it, get a mannequin with blond hair, because on the dark all the elements merge).
Check whether the hair is real before youartificial, can be in two ways: screwed on a curling iron (if the locks melt and do not take the desired shape, then you have a non-natural product) and burn ends (natural hair has a specific smell of burnt wool, while artificial - the smell of plastic).
Care for a dummy
A mannequin with natural hair is followed by a wash onthe amount of contamination with the usual shampoo that you use. Use of balm is mandatory. It is also necessary to make nutritious masks once a week to maintain the condition of the hair. All means for heat treatment when used on a dummy should be placed at extremely low temperature to avoid damage to the structure of the strands. After seeing a small amount of dropped hair after combing, do not panic, it's normal. The hairbrush is better to choose massage, with natural fibers.
Head-mannequin for hairstyles with artificialhair requires the next care: to wash the curls you need only in case of emergency. It is advisable to do this rarely, then the dummy will last you a long time. A great way is to soak the hair in the conditioner for about 40-60 minutes. After that, dry the hair without washing it off. To comb it is necessary only when all the locks are dry.
