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Sharpening Tips

Updated: Jan 30, 2020



Not only do the blades need to be sharp, but they should be easy and comfortable to handle. A pair of hair cutting shears that either have a tension that is too loose or too tight can negatively affect the scissors proper handling and cutting ability.

Too little tension in the scissors can lead to damaged blades and additional stress on the hands. Loose tension scissors will yield a poor haircut as it will bend, not cut, strands of hair. When hair cutting shears become dull, it is important to have them sharpened and serviced by a professional shear sharpener or sharpening company.

Professional sharpening will mean the hair cutting shears will be sharpened properly, using tools and techniques that won’t damage the scissors


Updated: Dec 28, 2019

Razorsharpnc.com/book-online Clean your shears daily. Wipe all the hair from the inside of the blades, this attracts moisture which can rust your shears. If the blades have grime or hairspray on them, take a Handy Wipe and rub all this off. Never leave shears dirty because it will cause problems down the road.

Lubricate shears with shear lube only, it contains silicon and a light solvent. Not lubricating your shears can cause the screw to rust and not stay tight. There is moisture in your pivot from scissoring, lube gets rid of it. Not lubing can cause tiny pieces of hair and pet dander to remain in the pivot. This will tighten the tension, slow the shear down, and may cause a binding feel when scissoring. Lube the shear, then open and close them a few times to get the lube around the pivot. Convex shears need to be lubed more than beveled shears. Never use blade oil on a shear, it will stiffen over time.


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