How to do a hairstyle on a mannequin

Since the first thing they learn in hairdressing school is cutting, the question arises, “how to trim hair on a mannequin?”

Sometimes, this question arises when there is a need to create shorter curls for further work. Everything is quite simple and step-by-step instructions for the entire process will be discussed below.

Basics of working with a mannequin

Of course, you won’t be able to do model haircuts from the first day, but you need to start your training somewhere. Let's take a step-by-step look at the simplest way to trim hair when working with a mannequin:

1. The first step is to wash your hair, since unwashed or poorly washed hair will only interfere with your work. If they are clean, they should be lightly moistened with a spray when working;
2. WithThe next step is to identify several zones within which the haircut will be carried out first. When dividing sections, lines are marked along which the curls will be aligned. It is important to consider that these marks will determine the cutting angle.It follows from this that if strictly even curls are necessary, the line must be horizontal, when creating a certain shape, and accordingly drawn at a certain angle.
3. When the lines of work are determined, the rest of the hair is pulled aside and fixed. This is done to avoid damage to unused curls.
4. Next, the first cutting zone is taken to work. One strand is highlighted, a comb is drawn smoothly down it, supporting the hair with your fingers.
   Having brought it to the required length, holding it with your fingers, a cut is outlined (it is made from the center to the right side).
5. then, in the same way, focusing on the length of the first strand, the rest of the zone is cut.
6. After completing this stage, the next section is taken on. It should be noted that the number of working zones depends on the thickness of the hair (the thicker it is, the thinner the zones should be, respectively, the more of them).
7. the next section is aligned with the first, combining part of the hair of the desired length with a curl of the untreated area.

Working nuances

This procedure itself is quite simple, but there are a number of certain nuances in the work:

• the hair must be constantly combed, and the process is carried out by smoothly moving the comb from top to bottom, without pulling the curl from below;
• You cannot use strands that are too large, because in this case the cut line will be uneven;
• And lastly, at the end it is necessary to check the length of the hair on each side, and trim if there is any difference.

Thus, you can quite easily and relatively quickly cut hair on a mannequin as an initial training in hairdressing, or for long-term work with shorter hair and creating various types of hairstyles.

You will also find this video useful on how to cut a haircut on a mannequin.

A rather pressing issue that worries many people who are learning the art of hairdressing is creating hairstyles on a mannequin, the process of doing it, and all the intricacies of working with it. It should be noted that the technology itself is practically no different from working with humans.

For the most part, the only difference is that non-natural hair is used, which is easier to work with, and the mannequin does not feel pain if you do something wrong, or if you accidentally hit it with a tool. Well, naturally, he will not turn his head, since this is simply not possible for an inanimate object.

Video on how to trim hair on a mannequin

Let's look in a little more detail at how to do a hairstyle on a mannequin. As an example, the process of creating a “Butterfly” hairstyle is described.

Butterfly hairstyle

It should be noted that such a hairstyle should reflect the spiritual mood of its wearer, and is a symbol of happiness and prosperity. There are many variations of this creation, including the use of various combs, stones and other decorations. But for a clear example of working with a mannequin, the most common version of such a hairstyle is considered.

The butterfly on the head itself can be both the main element and an additional decoration to the overall styling solution. In this case, it is considered as the main element, and will ultimately look like this:

To fully work with a haircut you will need very few tools, they will be:

• comb;
• varnish;
• clamps (4 pcs.);
• thin elastic band.

And let's move directly to the technology itself:

1. the first step is to tie the hair with a ponytail, then divide it into four equal parts, securing it with clips;
2. Initially, the process is carried out with the upper right part. 3 strands are separated at its top, and a standard French braid is woven from them (it must be used only from the tail). Taking into account the length of the strands, you should make such an oblique shape, similar to part of a butterfly wing;
   
3. Next we weave the curls from the lower part into the braid. This is done so that the upper section of the wing is larger than the lower;
   
4. weave the left side in the same way;
   
5. A small strand is left in the middle part, from which the body of the butterfly will be made. At the same stage, the lower right wing is woven;
   
6. after which the lower left section is performed in the same way;
   
7. the next step is to create a butterfly body from the remaining curls. An ordinary braid is woven, after which it is lifted and secured at the top with an invisible hairpin;
   
8. then the ends of all woven braids are tucked in and fixed;
9. the last step is to curl the mustache, which completes the hairstyle process;

Thus, the hairstyle on the mannequin is ready. It should be noted that performing it on a mannequin is somewhat easier than working with a person’s hairstyle.

Useful video on this topic.