Practice heads

A hairdresser's head, also known as a practice head or manikin, is essential for hairdressers in training, professionals refining their techniques, or salons looking to train internally. At Salontotal.co.uk, you will find practice heads with real hair that are realistic and durable. These heads are ideal for cutting, colouring, styling and braiding to professional standards. We offer practice heads of the Comair brand. You can choose different hair lengths for a doll, such as hair lengths of 30, 40 and 50 cm. In addition, there is also the option of a hairdresser's head with beard. The beards are 25 cm. For the practice heads themselves, and for stands and clamps for the heads, you have come to the right place. By using a tripod, the hairdresser's head is firmly fixed and you can quietly go about your business. read more >>

What is a hairdresser's head?

A practice head is a training doll with real or synthetic hair, specially designed for hairdressing. In particular, models with real hair - available in lengths of 30, 40 and 50 cm - accurately mimic the hair of real customers. This makes them suitable for all hairdressing needs such as cutting, perming, styling and even heat treatments. Some models like Comair even offer variants with beard (25 cm) for specific exercises.

Why use a practice head?

The benefits of a hairdressing head for training and practice are great:

Realistic practice material that translates online practice into real cutting and styling work
Versatile: suitable for cutting, colouring, blow-drying, perm, braiding and more
Safe training without customer risk
Part of professional courses and hairdressing training programmes
Ideal for refresher courses or for in-depth training within the profession

Types of training heads at Salontotal.co.uk

At Salontotal.co.uk, we offer various models of practice heads adapted to your level and learning goals:

With real hair (Comair): Perfect for professional training with heat, cut or perm
With synthetic hair: Suitable for styling, braiding or updos without heat
Different hair lengths: Choose from 30 cm (short), 40 cm (medium) or 50 cm (long)
Heads with beard: Includes 25 cm beards for men's hairdressers
Accessories: Stands and clamps that allow you to securely mount the head for stability during practice sessions

What do you look for when buying a hairdresser's head?

When buying a hairdresser's head, it is important to pay attention to a number of practical aspects. First, consider the hair type: if you want to train realistically with tools such as straighteners or curling irons, choose real hair. For styling without heat, such as braids or updos, a synthetic model will suffice. Hair length also plays a role: short lengths are ideal for cutting techniques, while longer heads are better suited for braids or practising bridal hairstyles and updos. In addition, pay attention to the density of the hair - the fuller the hair, the more options you have when styling or colouring techniques. Also check the attachment: some heads come with clamp, others need to be placed separately on a stand. Finally, head care is important. Especially with real hair, it is advisable to use specific care products to maintain the quality of the hair and enjoy your practice head for a long time.

For whom is a practice head suitable?

Students of hairdressing schools and courses
Hairdressers who want to retrain or practice new techniques
Salons wanting to give internal training courses
Freelance stylists or make-up artists who combine hairdressing with other forms of styling
Self-study hairdressers who consciously want to improve their skills

Order your practice head at Salontotal.co.uk

At Salontotal.co.uk you will find a carefully selected range of hairdressing heads and training dolls - with real or synthetic hair, various lengths and recognisable brands such as Comair and Sibel . From basic versions to advanced training dolls.

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