What Happens During a Professional Scissor Sharpening?
The eight steps of a proper sharpening service, from inspection through to the final test cut.
Read →The Journal · Workshop notes
Three decades of opinions, in writing.
Why Professional Scissor Sharpening Beats DIY
A $30 stone can destroy a $900 scissor. Here's what professional sharpening actually involves, and why DIY methods cannot replicate it.
Read →Signs Your Hairdressing Scissors Need Replacing
Good scissors last 15 years. Here are the seven signs yours have reached the end of the line.
Read →How to Adjust Scissor Tension: A Step-by-Step Guide
Wrong tension equals RSI, hair folding, and ruined edges. The drop test explained, plus the adjustment process from start to finish.
Read →How to Oil Your Hairdressing Scissors Properly
Daily oiling is the difference between a scissor that lasts 15 years and one that fails in three. Here's the professional method.
Read →How to Check and Adjust Scissor Tension — A Stylist's Guide
Scissor tension is one of the most overlooked aspects of scissor maintenance — and one of the most impactful. Incorrect tension causes...
Read →How to Oil Hairdressing Scissors — The Right Way
Oiling your scissors takes less than 30 seconds and is one of the single most effective things you can do to extend...
Read →How to Clean Hairdressing Scissors — Step-by-Step Guide
Clean scissors last longer, cut better, and are safer for your clients. But "cleaning" hairdressing scissors isn't just wiping them with a...
Read →How Much Does Scissor Sharpening Cost in Australia? (2026 Price Guide)
If you've ever searched "scissor sharpening near me" and been unsure what's a fair price, this guide is for you. Scissor sharpening...
Read →Best Hairdressing Scissors Australia — Complete Buying Guide 2026
Skip to the catalogue: All hairdressing scissors · Top-end five-star range (Forged ATS-314) · Premium four-star (Japanese Cobalt) · Everyday three-star ·...
Read →Left-Handed Hairdressing Scissors: What Every Lefty Stylist Needs to Know
Left-Handed Hairdressing Scissors: What Every Lefty Stylist Needs to Know If you're a left-handed hairdresser using right-handed scissors, you are fighting your...
Read →How to Maintain Your Hairdressing Scissors: The Complete Care Guide
How to Maintain Your Hairdressing Scissors: The Complete Care Guide A $600 pair of scissors maintained properly will outperform a $600 pair...
Read →SlicePay: Premium Scissors, Interest-Free Weekly Payments
SlicePay: Premium Scissors, Interest-Free Weekly Payments You shouldn't have to choose between the scissors your career deserves and the cash flow your...
Read →
117 pieces in the journal · 6 of 9