Hairdressing Scissors Guides & Tips

Dry Cutting vs Wet Cutting: How Your Scissors A...

The technical differences between wet and dry cutting, and whether you need two scissors to do both well.

Dry Cutting vs Wet Cutting: How Your Scissors A...

The technical differences between wet and dry cutting, and whether you need two scissors to do both well.

Slide Cutting Technique: Which Scissors Work Best?

Slide cutting demands a specific blade geometry. Here is what separates a scissor that slides cleanly from one that drags and snags.

Slide Cutting Technique: Which Scissors Work Best?

Slide cutting demands a specific blade geometry. Here is what separates a scissor that slides cleanly from one that drags and snags.

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.

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.

Signs Your Hairdressing Scissors Need Replacing

Good scissors last 15 years. Here are the seven signs yours have reached the end of the line.

Signs Your Hairdressing Scissors Need Replacing

Good scissors last 15 years. Here are the seven signs yours have reached the end of the line.

How to Adjust Scissor Tension: A Step-by-Step G...

Wrong tension equals RSI, hair folding, and ruined edges. The drop test explained, plus the adjustment process from start to finish.

How to Adjust Scissor Tension: A Step-by-Step G...

Wrong tension equals RSI, hair folding, and ruined edges. The drop test explained, plus the adjustment process from start to finish.

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.

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.

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