Timely sharpening of scissors
An important part of caring for hairdressing scissors is timely sharpening.
Each professional decides for themselves when their scissors need maintenance.
However, it is not advisable to wait until the scissors start pulling or breaking the hair.
Sharp scissors create a clean and even cut without damaging the hair structure.
As scissors begin to dull, the quality of the cut gradually decreases.
What happens to hair at different levels of sharpness
The images below show how the hair cut looks when using scissors with different levels of sharpness.
Left image — a cut made with new or recently sharpened scissors.
The cut is clean and even, and the cuticle layer remains intact.
Right image — a cut made with scissors that have started to dull but are not completely blunt.
The cut becomes less even, and slight damage to the cuticle can be observed.
Such scissors can still be used, but the quality of the haircut begins to decline.
When scissors become dull
The images below show a cut made with blunt scissors.
In this case, the scissors no longer cut the hair but break it.
The cuticle layer is significantly damaged, which may lead to split ends.
When working with such scissors, you may even hear a characteristic sound — the hair breaks as the scissors close.
Unfortunately, not all professionals pay attention to this and continue working with dull tools.
Why it is important to sharpen scissors on time
Timely sharpening helps to:
• protect clients’ hair from damage
• extend the lifespan of the tool
• maintain high haircut quality
Regular maintenance allows scissors to work smoothly and produce a clean, precise cut.
Take care of your tools — and they will serve you reliably for a long time!