KINDS OF SCISSORS FOR CUTTING HAIR

There are many different kinds of scissors and shears that can be used for cutting or trimming hair. They may be purchased individually or sometimes in sets. Regardless of the kind of scissors you buy, it is important to choose quality blades and to make sure that your choice fits nicely in your hand. A poor fit can result in cramps from trying to turn your wrist into awkward angles in order to follow the scalp and hair style.

Thinning Scissors

Thinning shears, or scissors, are commonly used to thin out hair rather than cut it completely. By using two jagged blades, they can remove small amounts of hair without altering style. Rather than cutting the hair completely, they simply thin it.

While they look similar to a standard pair of scissors, the blades actually look more like combs. The hair that falls between the teeth of these comb-shaped blades is what is cut, leaving the rest of the hair untouched. The more teeth thinning scissors have, the less hair they cut.

Facial & Mustache Scissors

While the trimming of facial and mustache hair can be done with a normal pair of barber scissors, it is often difficult to fit the longer pairs around the face gently. Generally speaking, most barber scissors come in lengths starting at 5 inches, and most mustache scissors come in sizes around 4 inches.

Mustache and facial scissors are best for getting up very close to the skin and in hard-to-reach places. Some people prefer to use them for side burns as well.

Scissor Cutting Kits

Kits often contain a large selection of different scissors and shears, making them a great choice for the beginning barber or home hair cutting. Sometimes it is necessary to purchase entire kits to get just one pair of scissors that would otherwise be nearly impossible to find in stores or online for sale individually.

Styling Shears & Scissors

These scissors see the most use in a barber shop or salon. They are available in various sizes, allowing them to be used for major styling and detailed touch-ups.

Styling scissors are commonly available with a specialized surface to cause a texture effect as you cut. This greatly reduces the time needed when creating detailed styles or when simply looking for some texture.

Swivel Handle Shears & Scissors

These scissors and shears feature swivel handles that allow the user's thumb to be able to swivel while still in the thumb rest. This allows much greater ease in following the scalp and making small changes to a particular hair style without having to change the grip on the scissors or walk around the person.






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