Scissor Sharpening: The Complete Guide for Australian Hairdressers
Complete guide to scissor sharpening for Australian hairdressers. Covers frequency, the 7-step process, costs, finding a sharpener, DIY risks, and maintenance tips.
Read →The Journal · Workshop notes
Three decades of opinions, in writing.
Professional Hair Scissors: What Actually Makes a Good Pair
What makes professional hair scissors worth the investment? A scissorsmith with 35+ years explains steel grades, blade types, handle ergonomics, sizing, and...
Read →Thinning Scissors vs Texturising Scissors: What Every Hairdresser Needs to Know
Thinning scissors (thinning shears) remove bulk evenly with 30-40 teeth. Texturising scissors create movement and texture with 7-16 teeth. Learn when to...
Read →How Long Do Hairdressing Scissors Last? The Complete Guide to Scissor Lifespan
From daily-driver pairs to occasional texturisers, here's how long scissors really last, what shortens their life, and how maintenance changes the math.
Read →The Hairdressing Scissor Pivot: How Bearings Change the Cut
The bearing at the centre of your scissor is more important than the steel. Here is how pivots work, how they fail,...
Read →Hairdressing Scissor Sharpening Melbourne: A Complete Guide
Everything Melbourne hairdressers need to know about getting scissors sharpened properly — pricing, turnaround, process and the grinder traps to avoid.
Read →RSI Prevention for Hairdressers: Scissors, Posture and Habits
RSI ends careers. It almost always starts with the wrong handle and the wrong tension. Here is the full prevention playbook from...
Read →How to Test Hairdressing Scissors Before You Buy
Do not buy a scissor you have not tested. Here are the six tests that tell you everything in under five minutes.
Read →Japanese Hairdressing Scissors: Australia's Complete Guide
Every scissor says 'Japanese' on the box. Here is how to tell the real Japanese scissors from the marketing, and why it...
Read →How to Extend the Life of Your Hairdressing Scissors
A good scissor should last 15 years. Most fail in 3-5. Here are the exact habits that make the difference.
Read →Convex vs Bevel Edge Hairdressing Scissors: The Real Difference
Convex edges slice. Bevel edges crush. The difference decides whether you can slide cut, point cut or free-hand — and whether your...
Read →How to Choose the Right Blade Length for Hairdressing Scissors
Blade length changes both what you can cut and how much your wrist hurts at the end of the day. Here is...
Read →Best Hairdressing Scissors Australia 2026: The Ultimate Buyer's Report
The most honest 2026 buyer's report on hairdressing scissors in Australia. Steel, geometry, handles, brands, prices and the mistakes that cost careers...
Read →
117 pieces in the journal · 4 of 9