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Hair Guide

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Welcome to your comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the perfect hair care products for your training head! 

From the right cleaning methods to the optimal care routine and styling tricks – here you’ll find everything to get the most from your hair. Whether you’re an aspiring hairdresser or just here to improve your own skills, our HairGuide is your faithful companion, with expertise, insider tips, and ideas to inspire. 

Together we’ll get your training head in top shape while leveling up your skills!

Two hands hold a strand of hair, the right hand directly on the ends of the dark blond hair

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

1. Check your product

Despite the greatest care within our processes, processing errors may occur in individual cases. Therefore, please check your product immediately upon receipt - even before you start using it. Please never color, cut or label the head before you have checked the following. Please be sure to follow the instructions below to ensure proper use of your training head. 

Please proceed as follows:


1. Preparation

Does everything look okay with your new training head?
Can you see uneven contours or holes in the scalp?

Then remove the attached hair tie.


2. Combing

Then carefully comb through the hair.

Initial hair loss is also completely harmless and normal.


3. Measure

Is the hair the right length? To make sure, measure the hair at the front of the head!

To measure, hold the strand of hair straight out from the rounding of the head.

2. Notices


Some peculiarities may occur due to the pure handwork and are completely normal.

  1. Dark hair and colored thread
    Simply snip them off. Dark hair lends the head a natural look.

  2. White specks
    These are NOT lice or nits! These are just remnants of polyurethane foam that can be combed out. The hairs have neither a cuticle nor blood, so they don’t attract lice and the like.

  3. Thin ends
    The ends are somewhat finer than the roots and the rest of the strand in order to mimic natural hair growth.

  4. Porous, damaged hair
    Help porous, damaged hair along with our spray treatment!

  5. Marks on the face
    Simply use nail polish remover and a cotton pad to wipe them away. Caution: do not rub over the eyes, eyebrows, or lips! The make-up was applied to the head with an airbrush and comes off with solvent. The skin, by contrast, is dyed fast and withstands acetone.

3. proper storage


It can happen that the PVC skin becomes "greasy", which means that it develops an oily or sticky surface. This is primarily caused by UV light and oxygen, which cause the material to oxidize over time.


Quick remedy: Place it briefly in the sun or gently clean it with a cotton pad and a little nail polish remover, isopropanol, or benzine (please be especially careful around the eyes and eyebrows!).


  • Prevention: Do not store the heads for too long; use them as soon as possible.

  • Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

4. need help?


Do you need help or does your product have a bug? Contact us. 
We are guaranteed to find a solution.

write to the Problem Solver Team

CARE

1. correct use

We recommend using our own line of care products developed for training heads. Barring that, use pH neutral or slightly alkaline products, otherwise there is a risk of the hair matting or bunching.

Please proceed as follows:


1. Wash

Before the first use, wash the head in the direction the hair falls.

  1. Work Shampoo into wet hair with a brush from the ends, through the lengths, to the roots
  2. Thoroughly rinse out shampoo residues with lukewarm water
  3. Squeeze moisture out with a towel, but never rub the hair
  4. Carefully comb out hair, starting from the tips and working your way to the roots
  5. In general, wash as little as possible


2. Aftercare


  • Never allow to dry without combing

  • Apply Conditioner with a brush in the direction the hair falls

  • Leave on for three to five minutes and then rinse thoroughly with running water


3. Care


  • The spray cure should be shaken well before use

  • Then sprayed evenly but sparingly onto towel-dried hair

  • Do not rinse

2. PROTEIN HAIR 


  • Not suitable for heat treatment above 120 degrees 
  • Only suitable for coloring to a limited extent - bleaching and lighter coloring not possible 
  • If using darker dye, the resulting color is not very intense 
  • Not suitable for perms 
  • Better cut dry 
  • Protein hair tends to have a slippery surface. Therefore, updos are rather difficult, while braided hairstyles work fine
  • If protein hair appears straw-like, briefly place it in water heated to 70°C – it will then shine again as usual

3. Perms


L'IMAGE heads have human hair that can be reshaped with any commercial perm: 

  • Use the dosage for damaged or color-treated hair
  • Exposure time should be soft and short
  • When choosing a wrap, use a wrap thickness greater than needed for the desired target
  • Use a rapid fixative
  • After a perm or updo, remove all rollers and clips. Do not leave in overnight: The tension on the scalp could cause hair to fall out
  • Thoroughly brush out styling residues before each subsequent application

Diagonal braids lying next to each other in different color depths: brown, dark blond, medium blond, light blond and white.

Color

1. CORRECT COLORING
Important: Training head hair has already been chemically treated and lightened!

  1. Cut and apply a light blonde wash before the first dyeing. 

  2. The exposure times for hair coloring are 50 minutes maximum without heat. Depending on the desired brightness, shorter times also suffice. 

  3. All application and streaking techniques can be used.

2. COLOR INSTRUCTIONS


  • The hair can be dyed with common oxidative hair dyes and direct dyes. 

  • The best way to refresh hair color is by using clay rinses. Direct dyes are best for achieving color nuance and undertones. /34 (gold/copper or warm tones) are dye easily. /6 violet fades (The hair reacts here like any other blonde hair.). 

  • Pure vegetable dye is not suitable. 

  • For the fashion field, a plant-based tint is the first choice. 

  • Silver or pigment shampoos can also be used on the training head; the results will be slightly more intense than on the client.


Bleaching

Material for dyeing blonde: 

Bleaching powder or gel + H2O2 1.5% (maximum 3%) with a short controlled exposure time

3. Wonder weapon coloris 

Due to its higher specific weight, Coloris settles like a protective film between the skin and the hair dye:

  • Can be used on clients and on training heads
  • Always homogenize before use. To do this, stir approximately 10 ml of Coloris into the oxidative hair color
  • Only applies to training heads: Apply pure Coloris to the ear area and contour using a cotton swab. Additionally, cover the contour with foil
  • If color does get on the skin, wipe it off immediately

Eco Line

Sustainable. Flexible. Forward-looking.

With the Eco Line, L’IMAGE has developed a modular system that combines sustainability, flexibility, and easy handling. The Base remains the same, while the Tops can be changed according to training needs – quickly, safely, and reliably. To ensure long-lasting use of your mannequin head, please follow the steps below.

Attaching the Top

Attention: The nut on the screw must be fully tightened down to the bottom at the hole. Otherwise, the Top will not sit flush.

1. Carefully insert the stabilizing pins of the Top into the matching openings of the Base.

2. Tilt the Top forward until you hear a clear “click.”

3. Check that the Top sits flush on the Base.

Attaching the Top

4. Turn the head 180° while applying gentle pressure to the Top.



5. Insert the key into the hexagonal opening and turn clockwise until the Top is securely fixed to the Base.

6. Caution: Do not overtighten to avoid damage!

7. Done.

Removing the Top

To detach the Top from the Base, proceed as follows:

  1. Starting position: The Top is mounted on the Base. 
  2. Turn the head 180° and hold the Top firmly with one hand. 
  3. Insert the key into the hexagonal opening and turn counterclockwise until the Top loosens. 
  4. Carefully remove the Top. 
  5. Done.

BaseProtector 

Additional protection for the Base when coloring or bleaching

Before assembling the Base and a Top, place the BaseProtector on the Base as follows:

  • Make sure that the hole in the center of the film is positioned exactly over the central screw of the Base. 
  • Then mount the Top as usual and fix it according to the instructions. 
  • After use, simply rinse the BaseProtector with water. Color and bleach will not adhere – the film remains clean, is reusable, and keeps the Base permanently protected.

CURLY & WAVY

The Curl Code

Curly and wavy hair needs special attention – with this gentle routine you’ll achieve maximum care, definition, and bounce.

1. Washing

  • Gently wash the hair with L’IMAGE Curl Care Shampoo, without rubbing (pay attention to the overall hair-washing process (see the beginning of the Hair Guide)

  • Keep the hair bundled and untangled while washing

  • Rinse in the natural fall of the hair to avoid breakage and tangling


2. Conditioning

  • Roughly divide the hair into four sections

  • Apply L’IMAGE Conditioner strand by strand and press/pump it into the hair with a closed fist

  • Brush each strand section by section with a detangling brush, working from the ends toward the roots to release knots

  • Allow curls and waves to naturally “clump” together – this helps them stabilize and hold their shape

  • Rinse out the conditioner thoroughly in the natural fall of the hair, pressing water and product out gently

  • Note: Always brush curly/wavy hair only when wet to avoid frizz and structural damage


3. Pre-Drying

  • Use a microfiber towel or smooth cotton cloth to gently press out excess moisture

  • Avoid terry towels, as they can cause frizz



Curl Definition & Bounce


1. Bounce Booster Application:

  • Section the hair

  • Apply Bounce Booster to damp hair section by section, gently scrunching it in


2. Two methods for defining curls:

Finger Coiling

  • Select a small strand of hair (about 1–2 cm wide)
  • Twist the strand: wrap it spirally around your index finger (or two fingers if the strand is thicker). Roll from the ends toward the roots
  • Hold briefly, then release carefully – the spiral should remain intact

Finger Rolling

  • Take a small strand (about 1–2 cm wide) and place it between both index fingers, on the inner side of the fingers

  • Starting at the ends, roll the strand upward toward the scalp, allowing the hair to spiral naturally between your fingers
  • Apply gentle pressure to define the curl without flattening it
  • Hold briefly; twist the ends slightly if needed to reinforce the spiral
  • Release carefully – the curl should keep its shape


3. Drying

  • Apply a heat protection to the lengths

  • Dry using a diffuser attachment or under a hood dryer/climazone


4. Adding Volume

  • Once dry, separate bundled curls into smaller strands

  • Twist each strand in the direction of the curl spiral down to the ends
  • Repeat as needed for fuller, more voluminous curls

TIPS

Know how! 

Below we explain some of our secret tricks to tame the hair of training heads as desired.

1. CORRECT CUTTING

To prepare hair for styling, start with an effilage cut and shape the hair progressively in several steps. The effilage cut is necessary to make the hair fall softly.

2. Hair grip

As a preparation for up-do:

  • Use the effilier or modeling scissors to create support hair, which helps especially when backcombing the hair. 
  • Washing it once often makes the hair easier to work with afterwards. 
  • Protein hair is generally not as manageable as human hair. Volume powder is almost a must for any hairstyle.

3. Heat Styling

Human hair can be treated with heat without any problem. Again, use heat protection when using heat tools. 

For heads with protein or mixed hair, use a curling iron or straightener with temperature control. Please avoid temperatures above 120 degrees.

3. Make Up

  • Nail polish remover can be used to remove the original makeup
  • Be careful around the eye area, eyebrows and lips on the training head
  • Use commercial make-up
  • Nail polish is recommended as a substitute for lipstick
  • Use spray fixative to set the make-up
  • Hairspray holds for longer, but makes the "skin" shine
  • Glue on artificial eyelashes with a commercially available liquid adhesive.