subject: Professional Hair Scissors - The Most Useful Hair Styling Tool For Your Salon [print this page] Professional hair scissors are the most essential tool of your salon, without which a salon would hardly be a salon. Although expert salon skills are mandatory, they would be considered average without proper tools. An overview on hair shears will better equipment you to satisfy your customers.
Why Use Professional Hair Scissors
Using quality hair scissors determines the quality of hair cut. When cutting hair, you have to keep in mind that you are not only styling the hair but also getting rid of the split ends or damaged hair tips. The ends are the most effected part of the hair as they receive the least nourishment, being the farthest away from the roots. A pair of hair scissors of poor quality may give temporary relief by cutting off the split ends and/or the hay-like texture of the ends, but it can aggravate split ends in the future. This is because ordinary scissors do not create a sharp, leveled snip; its jagged cut causes damage to hair ends.
When Buying Professional Hair Scissors
When choosing a pair of professional hair scissors for your salon, make sure to go for a premium brand that specializes in salon accessories. Avoid buying cheap hair shears since these will need to be replaced every so often due to their mediocre quality. Keep these tips in mind when shopping for salon scissors:
You will need different types of scissors for removing mass from hair, for trimming and for styling as well as for different hair textures and types. Research on the different types before buying.
Decide between cast scissors and forged scissors -- cast scissors are of lower quality than forged.
Hair scissors are made using stainless steel to prevent corrosion and blunting. A good quality scissors will have a 63 HRC hardness, which provides sharpness for a longer duration.
Other than quality, determine the comfort of holding and using the hair scissors. You should be most comfortable using the scissors since you will be dealing with peoples hair. People love their hair, and if you are not comfortable with the scissors you could make mistakes. Moreover, a comfortable pair of scissors will prevent chronic strain and pain to your wrist.
Caring For Your Equipment
Care and maintenance of your hair scissors is extremely important. Professional salon-quality scissors are high-priced. By neglecting to preserve them will result in you spending unnecessarily on new pairs. Regular maintenance and sharpening of the hair scissors will maintain their high performance for a long time.
