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The Different Handle Types for Shears
It’s something to consider: It’s easy to notice the blade, but have you considered the handle? The blade is responsible for the cut line, but the handle is the extension of your hand and assists form. Choose the handle type carefully, to enjoy both your craft and investment for longer.
What's The Proper Place to Store my Salon Shears?
Shear cases are designed to protect your shears from damage and your hands from being cut by your shears. Selecting a quality shear case is important for a stylist. This guide will give some pointers on how to select a scissor case.
Are There Shear Problems Edgewise Can't Fix?
Some problems, which come up with premium salon shears can be fixed. Others cannot. This post describes which scissor problems are fixable, and which are not.
Adjustment dial or screw? Which is better?
There are three broad categories of adjusters for salon shears. Each of these fastener systems has their own advantages and disadvantages. When selecting a shear, the stylist should be aware of these pros and cons to help them select the shear, which is right for them.
Shear Basics - Shear Length
One of the first questions stylists and barbers ask when selecting a shear is how long the shear is. So how do you measure a shear's length? This post answers this common question.
Weekly Shear Care
In this post we will outline the quick and easy steps stylists should also follow at the end of the week to keep their shears cutting and functioning properly.
Daily Shear Care
Stylists should follow a daily routine to care for their professional salon shears. If they do, this will help keep their shears working properly, and will extend the time between having to have their shears sharpened.
Pointy- vs. Rounded-Tips on Salon Shears
Stylists occasionally ask to have their shears made 'pointier' at the tips. For several reasons, it is better for shears to be purchased with pointy tips, than to have a shear sharpener perform this change on their shears after purchase.
As a hairstylist, what other things should I consider when buying a new shear?
Selecting a shear can be overwhelming for any stylist. This post will give useful and important tips on how to best select your next pair of shears.
Two Great Ways to Clean and Care For Your Salon Shears
Properly caring for your hair shears is critical to them lasting a long time, and to easing the stress on your hands and joints. Learn these quick and easy steps to care for your hair shears today!