Tessa vs. Competition 20 human hair mannequins: Which one's for me??

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Neither of these gorgeous ladies melt under pressure! 100% Human Hair

We get a lot of questions about these two beautiful long hair human hair mannequins and want to let you know which is best for you.

Competition-20 

  • 100% Human Hair Length 20”
  •  Competition 20 is State Board Approved.

TESSA

  • 100% Human Hair Length 24”
  • Tessa has a little more density than our Competition-20. 

 

BOTH

  • Main use is for testing out amazing up-dos
  • Cutting and heat styling practice too
  • Color deposit & balayage ok!**
  • Both have real eyelashes 
  • Make-Up can be applied to mannequin face
  • The shoulder platform allows you to accessorize your finished look
  • Ears can be pierced

 

**For a longer lasting mannequin it’s recommended to avoid lightening the hair longer than 30 minutes and avoid peroxide higher than 30-volume. 


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