Mannequin Head Practice: How Stylists Train at Home
When I first started cutting hair, I went through mannequin head after mannequin head. It's how you build confidence and consistency before working on real clients. In this video, I share exactly how I set up a productive practice session and what to focus on at each stage.
Focus on one technique per session — elevation, overdirection, point cutting. Don't try to do everything at once. Work slowly, check your sections, and pay attention to your guide. The goal isn't a perfect haircut, it's a consistent process. The perfect haircut will follow.
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