Where to Start? A Complete Guide to Articles on Sharpening and Tools

Basics of Tool Care and Use

If you want to understand the basics of tool care, maintenance and proper use.

→ How to Send Your Tool for Sharpening via Any Convenient Parcel Locker
→ How to Care for Hairdressing Scissors Properly
→ Checking and Adjusting Hairdressing Scissor Tension
→ Handling and Using Hairdressing Scissors Properly
→ Dropped Your Scissors? What to Do and Whether They Can Be Restored 
→ Why It Is Important to Sharpen Hairdressing Scissors on Time
→ When Hairdressing Scissors Need Sharpening
→ Before Your Holiday: How to Prepare Your Professional Scissors  

Sharpening and Restoration

If the tool has started to perform worse, catches the hair, no longer cuts cleanly, or shows signs of damage to the cutting edge.

Recommended reading order:

→ The tips of hairdressing scissors no longer cut: possible causes
→ A small chip on the cutting edge: why a tiny defect changes how scissors work
→ Can a Damaged Tool Be Restored?
→ When a Tool Can No Longer Be Restored
→ Hairdressing Scissor Restoration
→ Professional Hairdressing Scissor Sharpening
→ Hairdressing Scissor Geometry: Why It Matters During Sharpening
→ When to Consider Replacing Scissors

How Tool Choice Affects Professional Work

Articles about how the right tool influences working comfort, cutting quality, service life and professional results.

→ Common Mistakes When Using Hairdressing Scissors
→ How Long Hairdressing Scissors Last and What It Depends On
→ How many times can hairdressing scissors be sharpened: why there is no single number
→ Why One Pair of Scissors Is Not Enough
→ How to Extend the Service Life of Hairdressing Scissors
→ How to Choose Hairdressing Scissors: Blade Types (Bevel, Semi-Convex, Convex)
→ How to Choose Hairdressing Scissor Handle Shapes (“Straight”, “Offset”, “Crane”, “Swivel Thumb”)
→ How the Length of Hairdressing Scissors Affects a Stylist’s Work
→ Unusual Hairdressing Scissor Designs
→ The Evolution of Hairdressing Scissors: 3000 Years of Searching for the Perfect Tool

Thinning Shears — Article Series

These articles are best read in sequence.

→ Thinning Shears: Types, Cutting Percentages and How to Choose
→ Tooth Shapes in Thinning Shears: Flag, Straight and Other Designs
→ Number of Teeth in Thinning Shears: How It Affects the Result
→ Thinning Shear Design: How It Affects the Cut and Final Result
→ How to Choose Thinning Shears: A Complete Guide for Professionals

Left-Handed Scissors — Article Series

For professionals who work with left-handed scissors.

→ Left-Handed Scissors: How to Identify Them and What Makes Them Different
→ Why Left-Handed Scissors Often Get Damaged During Sharpening
→ Can Left-Handed Scissors Be Restored After Incorrect Sharpening?

Manicure Tools

Articles for manicure professionals about tool selection, proper use and service life.

→ How to Choose a Manicure Tool: Basic Rules
→ What Steel Is Best for Manicure Tools
→ How to Identify a Well-Sharpened Manicure Tool
→ How to Maintain the Sharpness of Manicure Tools
→ How Long Does a Manicure Tool Last?
→ When Is It Time to Have Your Manicure Tool Sharpened?
→ What Is Included in Professional Manicure Tool Sharpening?
→ Tips for Manicure and Pedicure Professionals  

🧠 Psychology

► Clients
→ The client who says, “Like last time” 
→ When a Client Says “Make Me Look Good”: Why Clients and Hairstylists May Picture Different Results

► Trust
→ Can you trust an unfamiliar master with your professional tool?
→ The First Time Is the Hardest

► Professional Practice

→ Why we postpone sharpening even when the tool is already making work harder
→ Is It Your Technique? 
→ Do Your Scissors Feel Different After Sharpening?