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Thinning shears are an essential part of a hairdresser’s arsenal. Really learning how to use thinning shears is essential. While they aren’t used on every client like the trusty cutting shears, they’re a great scissor for attaining the right look for some clients. In the right hands, hair thinning scissors can do wonders. How to use hair thinning scissors Thinning shears are designed to enhance the shape created by cutting scissors. A hair stylist comes in at the end with thinning scissors to soften the haircut, not change the shape or structure. They may be used to remove unwanted bulk or for blending out a short or layered haircut. If you go in too close to the scalp with thinning scissors, you run the risk of having short hairs that stand up rather than lie flat. It’s essential that thinning scissors only cut the mid-length and ends of the hair. Thinning scissors may not always be needed at the end of every haircut or trim. They’re only needed when the hair needs thinning or

Cleaning your tools on the busiest day in the salon can seem too hard, but worth it in the long run. Learning how to clean hair scissors is and essential part of caring for your tools in order to extend their life. Why would you want to keep buying new scissors or clippers when you can prolong their life and keep the money in your pocket? Cleaning and oiling your scissors also stops them from getting stiff. A stiff pair of scissors are not only unpleasant to use but also places unnecessary pressure on your fingers and wrist which can lead to injuries. Like clients invest in their hair – you should invest in your tools. How To Clean Hair Scissors Properly When you’ve finished using your scissors at the end of the day – or if you can’t daily at the end of every working week – wipe away any excess hair, dirt or dust from the scissors. Check there isn’t any product on them and if so run under hot water and dry thoroughly with a towel. Don’t leave scissors wet under any circumstances

  Our curly haired women and girls out there know a lot when it comes to their beautiful bouncy curls. While most embrace their curls, others wish they could lose them. The most common ‘quick fix’ for removing curls or the bulk from curls is to use thinning shears. However, many hair stylists don’t consider that using thinning shears on curly hair or frizzy hair can cause bigger problems than they started with. Thinning Shears Risks For Curly & Frizzy Hair Types Making cuts with thinning shears causes curly hair to become more frizzy and prone to split ends and breakage of the curl which, let’s be real, no curly haired woman wants their hair to break off. The reason lies within the hair. No two strands of hair are the same on a person’s head. They are all growing at different rates. When you make a cut, the individual strands that help weigh down other strands spring up at a different curl elasticity for each individual strand causing the unwanted frizz. We all know what thi

Chances are you’ve heard about steel hardness in relation to hairdressing scissors. But how does the steel impact on how well scissors cut hair you might ask? This article does a hair shears steel hardness comparison that shares everything you need to know about how much steel hardness matters. Hair Shears Steel Hardness Comparisons What’s the impact of hard steel use in hair shears? The hardness of the steel used to manufacture shears affects the blade edge and how long it will stay sharp, the life of the shears, and the durability of the shears. Blade Edge The grade of steel used in scissors will affect the all-important blade edge. Poor quality or soft steel can’t be honed to a fine edge. The only way to get a super sharp edge on scissors that cut hair cleanly with minimal force is to use shears made from high quality steel. Longevity of the Shears The better quality the steel, the longer the scissors will last. Hairdressing scissors need to be sharpened at least annually.

At Scissor Tech we know hairdressing shears and shears. Sharpening not so much. But we’re definitely into helping you care for your hairdressing and barber shears. We want you to have a long and happy relationship with your shears. And a big part of that long life is keeping your shears and shears sharp. So we interviewed an experienced bladesmith so we can pass on the information to you so you’ll know everything that’s important about shears sharpening. If you’re new to hairdressing and you need a bladesmith to sharpen your shears, we recommend you ask a colleague to refer one or do a little research and ask a few questions before trusting your investment to a bladesmith. Q. What should I consider when looking for a bladesmith? Some people will tell you mobile bladesmiths aren’t as good as those with a shopfront but it’s not true. Mobile bladesmiths are usually just as experienced and have access to the same equipment from their van. Being mobile, you won’t have to leave the sa

Everyone wants to be a pro. It usually takes 10,000 hours of practice to be a master performer in any field. But apprentice hairdressers need not put in the hard yards before enjoying success. A set of professional hairdressing shears will make those thousands of hours of hair cutting easier. All hairdressers deserve to use high quality shears for safety and productivity. What are the best shears for a hair stylist? All hair stylists no matter what level they’re at – new or experienced – need high quality, professional shears. While there are plenty of ‘professional shears’ on the market, we’ve always maintained that they need to be manufactured from the highest quality of steel. We only stock Japanese or German steel handmade shears. Click to view Matsui Joewell Yasaka What type of shears can I buy online? You can buy all kinds of shears online. From the comfort and safety of your home, you can choose a new set of shears and have them delivered in no time at all. Whatever