The Pace:
Mannequins don't wiggle, check their watches, or change their minds halfway through a trim. Real clients do.
The Communication:
Success on the floor is 50% technical skill and 50% client consultation mastery. Learning to read body language and manage expectations happens live.
The Energy:
A thriving shop layout has a specific rhythm, music, chatter, and teamwork that you simply cannot simulate in a school lab.