Training Head African American with 100% Human Hair Mannequin Head Cosmetology Afro Hair Manikin Head for Practice Styling Braiding with Free Clamp+Braid Sets (Natural Black)

Bought for my daughter so she could learn how to braid African/Caribbean hair. This product did not disappoint - there is no shedding, the quality is of high standard. It was packaged really well, it is easy to use and assemble on a table, great value for money and I would highly recommend.

Seems to be maybe 4a type texture. Not necessary to wash as slight smell (although not bad smell) goes after around 2 days. Washing is not necessary. Texture will change after wash but you can still plait. Its a very good and practical product for learners.

My review is based on the fact that this is £30. I don't have anything to compare it to, as I have never used any other mannequin before but for £30 to just practice canerows I think this will do the job for a beginner/ intermediate level like me. I watch Internet videos to help me. I purchased this to improve my skills so that I can do my own hair and not look crazy. I've had the mannequin for around two weeks and my first impressions are as follows : The box it comes in is very cute and can be reused. I plan on keeping the box to store it in. It comes with a stand although I think the table I have doesn't keep it from sliding so putting something in between the table and the clamp bit, like something rubbery or with grip, to reduce slip would help. As when moving the head around the clamp on the table moves and I kept having to push it back into place. The next time I practiced I held it in between my knees. That worked also but I would mess up the plaits I made moving it around. The smell - when you first open the box it smells horrendous. Like a mixture of wet dog and a chemical relaxer.. Like a wet dog was getting a relaxer. I looked up on the internet to find out how mannequins are made and I can see why it smells. It gets dipped into a vat of some liquid which I assume is to help preserve it. Before use I rinsed it in a big bowl with water and apple cider vinegar.. an internet tip. Your whole bathroom will smell of the chemical but once it dries the smell of the mannequin starts to dissipate over the days. About two weeks later if I hold the head up to my nose there is only a faint smell. Texture- straight out of the box the texture is quite kinky. I have natural hair and I wanted something that was close enough for me to get a similar experience while practicing. After the ACV rinse the texture loosened and after plaiting the texture straightens out a bit, similar to natural hair. But still textured enough and still feels soft. The pictures shown are straight out of the box and after washing and my second full head practice of random plaits. Shedding - A little annoying but expected. It sheds more than I thought. The first full practice there were lots of broken hairs all over the table and shed hair. I am gentle but still sheds. The picture with the newspaper is how much it shed on my second full head practice. There's lots of hair on the mannequin so you won't notice but I'm sure after many months of practice it will show. Overall I am happy with the purchase. If it were very expensive I would probably be disappointed but for £30 for some lockdown hair plaiting practice, I'd say it's suitable. Just be prepared with something to wash the hair with and air it out, especially if you want to give it to a child.

I’m afraid that this did not live up to my expectations. Photograph of it looks super and the reviews made for good reading – however, it didn’t feel that great quality when it arrived and having gifted it to my niece she decided that it wasn’t for her. I wonder if it was because it was a bit creepy! However, I’m love to leave a bad review because I don’t know how much of my return is based on subjective personal opinion rather than objective quality of the product.

I got this for my daughters to practice braiding hair. Hair so soft and mimics the African hair texture. It’s shed a little bit not too much. It’s easy to work with and most of the parts come pre parted and my daughters love working with it.

I purchased this practice head to learn how to braid. The delivery was fast and straightaway maybe too soon. (Next day) item was not in Amazon box or anything that states it. The hair looks like there is some kind of hair serum on it i.e (spray sheen) you can feel it between your finger tips, it's greasy, heavy, oily and stickly scent to it. The hair texture looks pre-relaxed instead of afro. In all disappointed will be returning this item. As you can see my rating over all unsatisfied training kit.

Excellent training, African head

My teen loves this. She’s been learning how to plait in different styles and this has really helped

No soy de escribir reseñas pero no podría dejar de hacer está recomendación. La muñeca está increíble de verdad. El pelo es blandito y bien lleno, perfecta para entrenar. Una de las mejores compras que he hecho en Amazon. Han venido el suporte y esos accesorios.

Very nice item. My girls are having fun with this and learning how to braid

Les cheveux sont de bonnes qualités juste éviter de les mouiller.

This doll head was great! She had been great for practicing braiding

Bought it for my daughter to practice braiding hai. She loves it. Hair looks short when you first open, bur after you comb and wash its a good length