Hairdressing Scissors Advice
Scissors – Diamond Edge advises …..
When considering which scissors to buy there are a number of factors you will need to consider. What will the scissors be used for? Will the scissors be used infrequently or be in daily or continuous use? Do you want scissors for a specific purpose? You also need to consider your comfort, the weight of the scissors and left handed or right handed, as some scissors are made specifically for left handed users. What are the scissors made from? Premium scissors are made from harder steel and are therefore more suitable for heavier use, they retain their sharpness longer and can still be sharpened readily to extend their lifetime.A professional Hairdresser will require a range a scissors to ensure the best results and selecting the correct scissors for the right job will improve both your performance and satisfaction and give great customer service. At Diamond Edge we offer a range to scissors to suit all requirements and budgets. Click here to view our range of hairdressing scissors.
Scissor components
How to hold Scissors
The generally accepted ‘correct’ way to hold a pair of scissors is shown below; the first two fingers to rest on the shanks, the third finger is in the bow of the scissors with the little finger resting on the finger rest (if fitted) to provide additional control. The scissoring action is provided by moving the thumb.
However - there are a number of ways to hold your scissors and the important thing is to feel comfortable and in control when cutting. Before you start cutting for real, try different grips to see which feels most comfortable so that you feel confident when cutting hair.
Left Handed Scissors or Right Handed Scissors
Many left-handed people find no problem in using right-handed scissors. However, there are genuine left-handed scissors available. Left handed scissors have the grips and the blades reversed to ensure the correct grip and comfort during use. We have a number of left-handed models available to special order - please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your requirements.
Scissor BladesWhile comfort and ease of use are very important, the key component of your scissors are the blades. The material used in the manufacture of the scissors should be considered before purchase.
Blade Materials
There are a range of materials for scissor blades developed for either the occasional user or the professional hairdresser using their scissors day in, day out. The principal choices are:
Carbon steel scissors will provide good quality at competitive prices. Retains a good sharp edge, but will require some routine care. Carbon steel scissors will rust if stored in damp or humid conditions, so we recommend a wipe with fine oil after use and at the end of each working day to protect your scissors.
Stainless steel scissors are by far the most popular and forgiving of scissors in regular professional use. Good quality stainless steel scissors will provide the answer to the majority of daily hairdressing requirements.
High cobalt stainless steel scissors are the premium quality of scissors available. They have extremely hard steel blades to retain a fine cutting edge, and most are hand-honed for an exceptionally smooth action. Will reduce strain on the hand in use, particularly important for professional hairdressers.
Types of Scissors
Straight scissors
The most commonly used scissors, offering a wide range of sizes to suit all users for weight and blade length. Scissor sizes shown represent the overall length of the scissors, not the blade length. Click here for hairdressing scissors.
Micro-serrations
Micro-serrations are, as the name suggests, very fine grooves machined into the cutting edges of your scissors, as can be seen in the picture above. They help to grip the hair and reduce blade "fatigue" when the cutting edges may begin to become dull through constant use. Many new scissors are now supplied with one blade micro-serrated. When sharpening, any existing serrations are inevitably removed, so should be specified if you wish them to be replaced. We can also micro-serrate new un-serrated scissors if required, please specify when ordering.
Thinning scissors
Thinning scissors are used to thin out or "lighten" a thick head of hair, or for blending between scissored and clipped hair without the sharp edges which can be left with straight scissors.
Thinning scissors come in double or single-serrated versions and generally come in three tooth pitches, fine, medium and coarse. Click here for our full range of hairdressing scissors, straight and thinning.
Double or single-serrated - Double-serrated thinning scissors (as shown above)have teeth on both blades and will generally remove less hair and leave a more natural finish. Single-serrated thinning scissors have teeth on one blade and one plain blade. The plain blade may be used to lift the hair, prior to cutting.
46 fine tooth scissors - remove more hair than coarser tooth scissors. Ideal for use on fine hair. Only available in single-serrated version, as the teeth would not line up if double-serrated.
30 medium tooth scissors - Recommended for the novice hairdresser. Ideal for use on thicker hair. Available in double or single-serrated versions.
24 coarse tooth scissors - For use on particularly heavy or dense hair. Available in double or single-serrated versions.
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