HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS FAQ's

Sharpening hairdressing scissors
Having to repeatedly apply pressure to the scissor blades is an indication that your hairdressing scissors require sharpening. We recommend that you have your scissors sharpened every 6 months to obtain best performance. Look after your scissors and they will look after you!

Careing for hairdressing scissors
It's simple, look after your scissors if you want to benefit from a extended lifetime usage, superior cutting action and client satisfaction. Don't drop your scissors. Always use your scissor pouch to protect the hairdressing scissors when traveliing or when not in use. Oil your scissors regularly and sharpen them at leeast every six months. If you drop your hairdressing scissors a service will correct any damage, so don't worry that you will have to throw them away.

How often should hairdressing scissors be oiled?
Use a good quality scissors lubricant rather than oil, as it can attract dirt and hair. Your scisors should be cleaned and lubricated at the end of every cutting day.

Golden Rule
Only cut hair with hairdressing scissors. Don't cut cardboard, paper or plastics. This will blunt the cutting edge turning your expensive hairdressing scissors into cheap office scissors.

Selecting the correct hairdressing scissors for you
It is important to select the correct scissors for your hand size. When the thumb and finger holes are too large, hairdressers tend to put added strain on their wrist areas which can cause Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. To obtain an accurate fitting, insert finger rings holes do not match your finger size i.e. too big. You can get finger rings in a range of coours and sizes.

Student Hairdressing Scissors
How much should a student invest in hairdressing scissors? The cheapest pair of hairdressing scissors on the market is approx £15. These offer limited life and cut effectiveness. If the student is serious about his / her career then they should spend about £50, spending more when they move up the career. High end hairdressing scissors can cost any where in the region of £900. Be comfortable with your budget and your cutting requirement.