Hair Scissors Review

Nov 22
09:18

2011

Kristy Klien

Kristy Klien

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Purchasing a good pair of professional hair scissors is always important.

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Factors such as steel,Hair Scissors Review Articles blade edge, handle and design greatly influence your cutting style and performance. For hair scissors that will enhance your abilities, read the following to get an idea of what to look for when purchasing.

Starting with the steel, the best you can get is Japanese steel since it’s the perfect balance between a hard and soft structure for easy sharpening that will keep its edge for longer. Japanese steel is hand forged for a much more reliable construction that won’t bend or break, plus its balance and precision are practically unbeatable.

Now let’s take a look at the blade, which comes in three basic types:

Bevel: German edge designed for cutting dry and oily hair.

Convex: Japanese edge that is much smoother than the bevel edge.

Semi-convex: The difference between this and a convex edge is that semi-convex contains a slight bevel edge.

There are advantages and disadvantages to the type of edges. A bevel edge is sharpened at lower angle and will hold up to cutting dirty or oily hair, but the angle is too low to use for slide cutting and will end up pulling the hair. The convex edge or semi-convex edge shears angle is 45-50 degrees and slides easily. Most stylists prefer the convex edge as it gives them greater flexibility and creativity when styling and cutting hair.

As for the handle and design, there are too many to mention but what we can tell you is the preferred choice of professional stylists and salons. The most comfortable handle is the crane handle which allows balance and precision for fantastically smooth and swift cutting. You’ll notice the benefits of this type of handle especially if you purchase a quality scissor such as the Saki Katana which uses an extra-long crane handle and the finest Japanese blades to make cutting even better.

Once you have your hair scissor, you may wonder how to take care of them properly. A good tip is to clean the blades after each use with a polishing cloth. If you use a disinfectant, make sure you don’t use a water based one since this will harm the scissor, stick to oil based. You should also lubricate the screw area to reduce friction, prolong sharpness and enhance performance.

Follow these tips along with the suggestions to purchase the ideal pair of hair scissors for a great buy and an unforgettable hair cutting experience.