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Shear Basics - Shear Length

by Benjamin Seyfarth
Hikari #B2 Crane-Handle Shear
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.
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As a hairstylist, what other things should I consider when buying a new shear?

by Benjamin Seyfarth
Keiki 40-series Crane-Handle 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.
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What 3 Factors are Most Important when Selecting a Thinning or Blending Scissor?

by Benjamin Seyfarth
Image shows a 28-tooth Keiki thinning shear
When looking to buy a thinning, blending, or notching shear, the barber or stylist is confronted with a wide range of options. Which of these are most important in selecting the shear to best suit their needs and requirements? This article seeks to answer this question with three helpful tips.
Posted in barber, blending scissor, blending shear, cut percentage, Hair shears, japanese scissors, japanese shears, notcher, notching scissor, notching shear, quality shears, salon shears, scissor, shear, shear length, stylist, thinner, thinning scissor, thinning shear