For the hairdresser, scissors are one of the main tools. Currently, manufacturers produce a variety of models, but choosing a high-quality tool for hairdressers is not as easy as it seems at first glance.
Tool selection:
1. Material
The classic version of the scissors is made of carbon steel (the higher the carbon content, the better the tool can be hardened). On the packaging you can see the HRC sign, which indicates the level of hardness, which varies from 58 to 62 on the Rockwell scale. If the level is above 62, then such scissors should not be purchased, since they will be fragile. The tool may also have an additional chrome or titanium coating, which is hypoallergenic and resistant to wear.
2. Blade sharpening
The sharpness of the scissors depends on the angle of sharpening (the smaller it is, the sharper the device). The standard angle of sharpening scissors - 40 - 50 degrees.
3. Smooth operation when using
A good tool should close easily without effort. They should be convenient (when the master works with scissors for a long time, while not feeling tired in the hands) and comfortable when used by a specialist. To achieve this, manufacturers have created models with handles of various shapes (symmetrical, semi-symmetrical - and offset). There are also scissors in which there is emphasis for the little finger, which can be removable or fixed (it allows the hairdresser to spend less effort in the process). Each hairdresser chooses a form for himself in accordance with his preferences.
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Professional scissors for hairdressers can be of different lengths (measured in inches). The standard length of the scissors is considered to be 5 - 5.5 inches. An important condition is the selection of scissors along the length of their fingers. It is not enough for a specialist with extensive experience to have one tool, it is important to have different types. For example, it can be thinning shears - with a classic blade length.
5. Scissors for milling
Thinning scissors can be different: one - and two-sided, can differ in shape (prismatic, with rare teeth) and the width of the teeth, as well as their number. For example, a different width will help the hairdresser create a step haircut or add volume to the hair. Thinning scissors with rare teeth also have a second name - flag.
6. Manufacturing company
Currently, there are a huge number of manufacturers of tools for hairdressers. But Japanese scissors are especially popular, especially in England, Scandinavia, Russia, as this country has strict quality requirements due to the hair structure of the local residents (they are hard and thick). Scissors made in Japan are interesting for their design, have a serial number and manufacturer data. If the inscription "Japanese steel" is on the packaging of the instrument, it means that they were made in another country, but using the specified steel.
7. Cost
Professional hairdressers, including scissors, are expensive, as they are made using manual labor. Estimated cost varies from $ 150 and above. A variety of blades led to the division of the tool into straight lines (there is a micro notch on the scissors that prevents slipping on the hair sheet) and thinning scissors. Most often, micro-notched models are used for men's haircuts.
Tool care
Do not forget about the proper care of the main tool of the hairdresser.
- The scissors must be clean and dry.
- After each haircut, it is necessary to clean them from the remaining hair.
- Purchase special oil to lubricate the scissors.
- Never adjust scissors with open blades.
- Once every 6 months, consult with a specialist who will help you monitor the health of the scissors.
Have a good choice!