Just as a carpenter understands that there are different tools required for specific jobs, a professional hairstylist understands that there are different types of hair shears that should be used to achieve different results.
There is nothing more frustrating for your clients than to spend hours or even weeks agonizing over a new hairstyle, only to have their hairstylist use the wrong tool, missing the mark on the desired look.
The initial investment in a good paid of hair shears may be high; however, when you have many happy clients that investment will pay for itself time and time again in the form of referrals and repeat customers.
The first thing to consider when purchasing your hair shears is the material that it is made from.
You want to find a hard steel that will be the most resistant to chipping and nicks.
Next, feel how your scissors feel in your hands.
Is the design ergonomically correct so that your hand will not feel fatigued after hours of clipping hair? It is not uncommon for a professional hairstylist to own a collection of hair scissors of varying shapes and sizes.
Some designs are engineered to make hair thinner, while others have a primary purpose of cutting hair.
Clippers and razors are also used.
However, with this type of tool there are limitations and the comfort factor may inhibit long stretches of use.
Another type is a texturizing shear.
This is often used to thin out or layer thicker hair which often allows from more versatile styling.
As with any set of crucial tools, hairstylist should store their hair shears properly using a case or other holder that will not damage the blades.
Many prefer a case since they will often take their tools with them wherever they go.
You never know when you will stumble across a great opportunity to cut hair.