A hair styling training dummy is commonly called a Mannequin head or Cosmetology training head. It’s used by hairstylists, salon students, and beginners to practice cutting, styling, braiding, coloring, and hairdos without working on a real person.

What it looks like

It’s a mannequin head with implanted hair attached to:

• A full head
• Practice section

Common uses

People use training dummies to practice:

• Braids
• Buns and updos
• Curling and straightening
• Hair cutting
• Blow drying
• Coloring techniques
• Bridal hairstyles
• Extension application
• Barber fades and trims

Human hair mannequin

• More realistic
• Can handle heat tools and coloring
• Preferred for advanced training

Features;

• Hair length (short, medium, long)
• Hair density (thick/thin)
• Hair texture (straight, wavy, curly)
• Clamp stand included or not
• Heat resistance
• 100% human hair

Who uses them

• Beauty school students
• Salon trainees
• Professional hairstylists
• Makeup artists practicing bridal looks
• Content creators making hair tutorials

Example practice hairstyles

• French braid
• Dutch braid
• Messy bun
• Bridal updo
• Ponytail variations
• Hollywood curls
• Heatless hairstyles