Buying a Mannequin Head

[Avaya]

I'd like to buy a mannequin head in order to practice doing rollersets and braiding. I would like your opinion on what type of hair to get:

Human Hair

Human Hair / Synthetic mix

Synthetic Hair

I'm leaning toward the human hair/synthetic mix because I'm worried that the human hair by itself may be too "european" in texture. What do you think?

Doesn't the human hair usually come from Asians? Isn't Asian hair considered coarse and straight? Maybe the human hair would be the better buy. I'm very indecisive! Please help!

All opinions are appreciated! Thanks!

 

[LDebagoria]

I plan on doing the same thing to practice rollersets and wrap sets. I think I'm going to go for the human hair...it may not be exactly like mine, but it's more convincing than synthetic! Good Luck!

 

[Avaya]

Where do you plan on buying your mannequin head from?

 

[AngelicRose07]

i wouldnt get the synthetic, it will react differently than "human hair" and also wont hold rollersets too well

 

[hOnii]

get human. you'll get a better view of what its like doing "real" hair with that. its not relaxed texture, but at least the hair's gonna react the same.

 

[EbonyF]

Definitely get the human hair one.

My mom bought one when I was very young and it is over 17 years old and is still in perfect condition. No shedding or anything.

 

[LiqueXX]

Can anyone post some links where we can purchase a mannequin head??

 

[candibaby]

you can get one from sallys for $40. (if youre a BC member then $23).
the only thing i hate about them is that their hair is really thick at the top but get sooooo stringy at the ends!

 

[EbonyF]

Can anyone post some links where we can purchase a mannequin head??

http://hisandher.com/store/shop_product.asp?main=MAIN_006&sub=SUB_001&pro=9

 

[Champagne_Wishes]

They are also sold on eBay. My spot! .

 

[Avaya]

I found this place while doing a search. It is a professional beauty products supplier. The heads seem to be priced between $20 - $30 and the holder with extension bar is free. I'm not sure, but it appears that the shipping is free also; it says Additional Freight: $0.00. I must investigate!

http://salon.wimexbeauty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=A10822&Category_Code=7500

Edited to say: There is a flat shipping and handling rate of $6.00 which isn't bad!