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Whatever you call them hair Cutting scissors, barber scissors, hair scissors, professional hairdressing scissors or even hair shears, hairdressing scissors are really important in the hairdressing or barbering world. Hair Cutting Scissors are one of the most important pieces of equipment that you need to be a hairdresser or barber. With our hairdressing scissors and thinning scissors we stock popular brands such as Haito, Redsport, Jaguar and Joewell aswell as brands like Tondeo, DMI, Yasaka and AMA. We think it is worth paying that little bit more to have the best equipment for professional hair cutting. Our selection of hair scissors come in a range of sizes (ranging from 3 inches to 8.5 inches), handles (including straight scissors, classic and opposing), finger rest (fixed and removable), tension screw (finger adjustable, flat and slotted) and we even have the choice of left handed scissors and right handed scissors. You can also choose from a wide variety of colours and patterns, that will be sure to brighten up your day!
Now for Hairdressers or Barbers starting out it might be difficult to tell the difference between scissors and why there are so many choices. There's convexed blades and offset handles but how do you know which one is best for you?
Here is a list of the different types of scissors you can get.
Sizes
We'll start with the more obvious difference within Scissors and thinners which is there sizes. One way to tell what size scissor you should have is to measure the length of the blade against your middle finger and the total length of the scissors against the palm of your hand. Seeing as we are an online retailer and you are unable to come in and measure the scissors directly the best option would be to measure your middle finger with a tape measure and see how many inches your middle finger is. Now our scissors range from 4.5 to 8 inch scissors so you will be able to find the perfect scissors to match your hand.
Some people decide that even though they should have a certain size scissor they end up getting a bigger size. The size guide is only a recommendation for the best comfort.
Handles
There are 4 scissors shapes that are characterized by different ergonomic handle features.
In the Classic scissor, the lower and upper blades are identical.
The Straight shape is similar to the classic scissor however it is characterized by an optimized blade/shank proportion with the leverage.
In the various versions of the Semi-Offset scissor (semi-offset handle), the angled handle position or the shortened thumb blade ensure natural handling and relaxed operation.
The offset/crane handle has an ergonomic scissor position, which means the wrist, arm and shoulder are relieved.
Tension screw
The finger adjustable tension screw is the easiest tension screw to change as it doesn't need a screwdriver or special tool to change the tension, you are able to change the tension of the scissor but moving the dial, it moves in notched increments and holds the desired tension setting securely.
The slotted tension screw is one of the easier ones in turn of changing the tension as you are able to change the tension by using a screwdriver. The screw can become loose however you are able to correct it as it has a slotted shank that can be re-gaged to offer more resistance to movement when it's set.
The flat tension screw is an easier scissor to use in terms of comfort as you can hold the scissor up either way and the screw won't be in the way as it is flat. However you need a special tool to be able to tighten or loosen the tension screw and some tools can be uncommon to find.
If a screw is loose the scissor blades do not close optimally, which can damage the cutting edge. A screw that is adjusted too tightly also destroys the cutting blades.
Finger Rest
The fixed finger rest is one that can't be removed or detached and they can only be removed by cutting them off, these finger rests have more of a shape to them than the removable rests because they a fixed so they shape with your hand and the scissor.
The removable finger rest is good because it can be removed by hand or with a screwdriver whenever you want. It means you are able to change the finger rest if you find that they are uncomfortable or you can get rid of them completely. This is good as some people like to choose whether or not they want a removable rest but don't want to get one pair of scissor without a rest and one with a rest so by getting a removable one they get to choose whenever they like.
Some scissors don't have finger rests so it you really don't like scissors with rest's and you don't want to get one with a removable rest then you can get one that doesn't have a rest. These aren't as common as the other two because most hairdressers or barbers will have a rest for comfort but if you prefer to have more freedom with your fingers while cutting hair then no finger rests could be the scissor for you.
Blade Edges
The straight blade is easier to hold hair for cutting while having the hair slide. It gives a smaller amount of hair that will slide into the scissors but it gives a easier hold. The straight edge blade is one of the more common types of blades and most people will get the straight edges before trying out the convex blades.
The micro-blade serrations have fine grooves that help to grip the hair during cutting and reduce the blade when the cutting edges may begin to become dull through daily use. Most scissors nowadays have micro-blade on one side of the blade.
The thinning scissors are used to thin out the hair after a cut, all hairdressers have a pair of normal scissors and thinning scissors, this makes the cut blend into the rest of the hair rather than leave a straight cut at the end of you hair.
The different types of steel used when creating scissors;
- Cobalt and Nickel Alloys
- Stainless steel
- Japanese steel
- Carbon Steel
How often will my scissors need sharpening?
It important to keep your scissor sharpness maintained, when they become dull they can tear the hair instead of cutting it, which means you'll give an uneven cut that could become more of a problem. The best advice for sharpening scissors is to get them done every year, and to get them done by a professional who specialises in scissor sharpening especially with convex blades. You should also maintain your scissors by cleaning and oiling them regularly as well as making sure there tension is correct.
OUR TOP 5 BEST SELLERS:
- Jaguar prestyle ergo 5.5 inch Thinner
- HAITO Basix Offset 5 Inch Scissors
- Tondeo Mythos Offset 5.0 inch Scissors
- Red Spot Klassix Scissor 5.0 inches Offset
More about Salon Wholesale:
If you are unsure of what scissor or thinner you want or you would like more information about a certain scissor or thinner you can always contact us. We also stock a wide range of hairdressing essentials such as hairdryers (from brands such as Parlux, ETI, Hairtools and Wahl) , hair care (such as shampoo, conditioner, and hair styling products) and hair straighteners (like Hairtools and Corioliss). Looking for other items to complete your salon supplies? We've got you covered, take a look at our range of hair removal, hair colour, nail polish, nail art, Skincare (as well as a small selection of makeup) and styling tools.
