Of course no one knows a hairdresser’s tools better than the hairdresser herself. That is why reading reviews is helpful but can also be deceiving to a stylist. On a review for a pair of hair scissors, someone might say, “I love these and use them everyday, they never fail!” While someone else may have a negative opinion and say something like, “I will never buy another of these shears, they do not cut hair the way the company promises.” Although someone might say this out of pure honesty, that could be their opinion. Maybe they did not cut their clients’ hair with the techniques they were taught or maybe they just had one bad turn out and decided to blog about one single haircut.

At the same time, a hair straightener could be slightly different. Someone who complains about a particular flat iron by saying, “This tool did not work when I plugged it in. I tried multiple outlets and nothing worked,”  is one example of a great review. This is because that customer is simply stating a fact about the tool that was purchased and was not satisfying. Saying that something burnt your hair or made your roots smell bad does not necessarily mean it was the straightener’s fault. Anyone can easily burn their hair on a flat iron if they don’t pay attention to the temperature of the plates or if they don’t use thermal protectant.

Today in America, there is much confusion on the difference between stating a fact and stating an opinion. You decide which is more of an opinion and which is more of a fact: saying a straightener will not turn on when plugged in or saying a particular pair of hair scissors doesn’t cut right. It may or may not seem obvious, but the complaint about the straightener is a fact and the complaint about the scissors is an opinion. Hairstylists must keep an eye out for feedback like this because one comment that is meant to be an opinion can be taken as a fact and can change the mind of the buyer.

Advice to all hairstylists is to, yes, read reviews like you have been. Reviews are great resources in buying a new product whether it be hairspray, scissors, a straightener, etc. However, choose wisely and consider the fact that you have control of what the tool can and can’t do for you in the end. Everyone has their own opinion and not always will you share the same opinion as the other people on a review.

No one knows your hair better than you, so don’t be afraid to experiment with shears that you think will work. Start by window shopping at different websites or even hair supply stores. Keep in mind the true meaning of window shopping: browsing at many types of products without spending a penny! This means that no matter where you go, pick up a few pros and cons of each pair of hair scissors you find. Later on you can compare each pair and narrow down your top few choices.

Some of the pros and cons you should be looking for include durability, warranty, longevity, cost, and most importantly what others think of them. Durability is so important when it comes to looking for key features in shears. This is because if you are going to invest in a pair of nice hair trimming tools, you surely would like them to be able to withstand about anything. If the shears are determined and guaranteed to cut at their sharpest ability, take them into consideration. If you’re not sure, ask the sales representative at the store or look up reviews on the internet.

Warranties should be checked on just in case something would happen to your scissors. Whether you own a small shop or travel worldwide for hair competitions, you’re always running the risk of loosing or getting your scissors stolen. Warranties and/or guarantees are what make it possible for you to keep your shears at your hand no matter what happens to them.

The amount of time your shears will last you is definitely crucial. If others have said their shears have broken, rusted, or dulled out on their performance within the first five years of use you should definitely move on to a new pair. Hair scissors were designed for salon professionals because they’re always looking for a product they can invest in once. They don’t want to have to keep buying a new pair because of quirks in the system, so be sure to ask around and see what others think about each brand.

Cost is an important factor in choosing the right pair of hair scissors, but be sure you’re not trying to get a steal on them. After all, these have to last you many, many years and you don’t want to buy one cheap pair every month. Although a quality pair of shears may cost at least $600, you know it’s worth it when you can trust that they will perform their job and will not need replaced regularly.

Choosing the right type of hair scissors can be hard but as long as you have a mind set, you can find the perfect fit. Don’t forget your key elements in narrowing down your choices. The best way to know is to ask around with other professionals or read reviews about the shears you think you might like best. This will definitely help in your decision to purchase the right pair of hair scissors.

Each pair of Kamisori hair scissors is made from professionals who have years of experience in the craftsmen world. While each pair is created, it goes through a series of 93 different steps to create shear perfection. Hollywood hairdressers love the scissors because they are so light-weight, efficient and create precision like no other.

Speaking of those Hollywood stylists, let’s take a look at some of their personal views on the Kamisori scissors line. Master Platform Hair Artist, Abraham K, says, “Thank you for making such beautiful high-tech shears at such an affordable price.” Celebrity Hair Stylist, Gary G, says, “…other brands just don’t compare, I am hooked!” Many celebrity stylists are loving the shears because of their superior performance that never disappoints.

Another great thing about these shears is the fact that they are known worldwide for their cutting edge performance. Not only Americans use these but other countries have definitely heard the word and are using them each day. Dagmar Schlegel-Norf, a stylist from Germany, gave great feedback by saying, “Hello, the shears arrived here in Germany fast thank you!! I am completely satisfied with the quality and I will surely order more shears from your company in the near future…”

Most people who use the Kamisori hair scissors are mostly impressed by the job they can do. Although heavy safety is advised because of the sharpness of the blades, users are very enthused to buy a new pair. The word has spread about these great tools because of their sharp blades, clean cut edges, and comfortable grip to create a great experience for your when you cut your hair. It comes as a shock to some when the shears perform so well. One particular stylist wrote to Kimori saying, ” I made a great purchase. My Kamisori Left hand shears are surgery sharp, light as a feather and beautiful to look at it. I use them for daily use and my hand fatigue is minimal. I’ll be shopping again.”

Because of the precision and all the fabulous features these scissors show, not just Americans but citizens from other countries are encouraged each day to purchase a pair of these top-notch shears. The feedback sent to Kamisori from customers prove that all of those 93 steps taken while being created really are working. The key to great hair starts with the Kamisori.

On the one hand, these are expensive, professional grade hair scissors and you wouldn’t want to do anything to compromise their ability.  On the other hand, you’re a professional stylist and you’ve been working with shears for a long time, so why aren’t you qualified to sharpen them?  How hard can it be, right?

YES, you should sharpen your shears at home.

You’ve already spent a lot of money on your hair scissors, so why spend any more on sharpening?  You have to do this often because of how much you use the scissors, so sometimes it’s just not feasible to send them out or take them somewhere to be sharpened.

There are endless Web sites that teach  people how to sharpen their hair scissors and YouTube is wild with instructional videos on everything.  In addition, many suggest sharpening your hair scissors with varying grades of sand paper, just like you would with any other scissors.

NO, you should NOT sharpen your shears at home.

Don’t ruin them by trying to amateurly sharpen them.  If you are truly a professional hair stylist, you should have your own or at least have access to a back-up pair of hair scissors.  It may be inconvenient to schedule a sharpening, but these scissors are you livelihood, so it’s worth it.

Although the Internet has so many places to explain hair scissor sharpening, who are these “experts,” really?  How can you be certain these people know what they talking about?  Can you truly learn all you need to from a paragraph or short video?

T. C. Kuster

The most important thing to remember when caring for your professional hair scissors is to treat them as what they are:  your livelihood.  You should always remember to clean your hair scissors after every use, or at the very least at the end of every work day.  Also take the time to look over your shears BEFORE you use them.

Always store your hair scissor in a clean, dry, safe place when they are not in use.  If they are placed, unprotected, around other sharp hair cutting tools, your hair scissors will be subject to nicks and cuts from all the other tools.  If you must store them with other sharpened tools, place each one in a separate case or container so that they can’t hurt each other.

Sharpen and lubricate your shears with regularity.  Many stylists agree that the time and money to sharpen hair scissors can be taxing and inconvenient, but in the end it will drastically improve the life of your shears.

And finally, never let someone use your hair scissors if they cannot be trusted to follow all of the above rules. If they won’t treat your hair scissors as their own, then they should not use your hair scissors as their own.  Only a person with a full understanding of the importance of these tools should be allowed to borrow them.

Paying attention to the care and condition of your hair scissors, as well as your other hair styling tools, will drastically improve the functionality and life of your shears.  Once again, they are an investment.  If you take the time to properly care for your equipment, you will not have to purchase these expensive tools nearly as often.

T.C. Kuster

Another visible feature of hair scissors is the thumb ring. Different styles of shears place the thumb ring at different angles and stylists choose based on comfort and preference.  Newer styles of hair scissors often come with an adjustable or “swivel” thumb ring to allow the stylist to adjust the ring for comfort and ease.
There are some aspects of hair scissors that are less obvious to the user.  For example, the blade style.  Two popular styles of blades are the convex and bevel varieties.  The convex style is newer and reportedly smoother than the bevel style.  Convex blades open and close with less force and are used on nearly all training scissors.  This style is required when slide cutting. The bevel style of blade has been available for much longer and it tends to require more force to open and close.

Shears are available in a wide range of styles, varieties and prices.  It is necessary to consider all of the above factors before selecting a pair of scissors to purchase.  A stylist should view this purchase as an investment in themselves and in their career.

For those interested in being a part of this trend, keep in mind that a bob, and a growing out bob, looks better with an asymmetrical cut. Ask your stylist to cut it slightly longer in the front and a bit shorter in the back.  This hair cut is really the best of both worlds.  It’s short enough to be trendy, but long enough to wear in a casual pony tail or a fancy up-do.

To achieve this look at home, be sure to invest in a pair of very high quality hair scissors.  A pair of cheap shears from your local discount store isn’t going to cut it (pun intended).  This particular hair cut tends to be easier to do when the hair is damp, but not dripping wet.

Starting with small sections, comb out your hair and grab a part of your hair between your index and middle finger.  Measure your hair to the desired length and carefully snip off the excess using extra sharp hair scissors.  Repeat this process until you have cut all of your hair.  To make sure both sides are even, part your hair and carefully pull section that are directly across from each other on either side of your head and compare their length.

For those of you who are a little more daring, you could try a more complicated technique.  Comb all of your hair forward and cut it to the desired length, doing small sections at a time.  Be sure you keep a spray bottle filled with water nearby to use whenever you hair starts to dry out.  You may need to enlist the help of a friend to trim the back of your hair, but this technique will help you achieve the “shorter in the back” look that is so popular in bobs.

Of course, you can always visit a stylist and have him or her do the cut, then maintain it on your own at home, or revisit the salon every 4-6 weeks for upkeep.