If you are an experienced hairdresser, you probably know how to choose hairdressing scissors. If you are new to hairdressing, you may not know what to look for.
This is what to consider.
1. It is important that you decide what you want these hairdressing scissors for. With many different types, to create different styles and to style different types of hair, it is important that you choose the right ones. You don’t want to make a costly mistake.
2. Hairdressing scissors come in different sizes, so you’ll want to know which size suits you best, which one you are happiest with, and which one you will use most often. There’s no point in spending a fortune buying the best scissors if you’re hardly ever going to use them.
3. If you are a professional hairdresser, then you will want salon-quality hairdressing scissors. You won’t get value for money if you buy inexpensive scissors and have to replace them regularly.
4. It is essential that your new hairdressing scissors are durable so that you can use them for many years to come. It might be worth spending more on a better pair of scissors that you know will last you and will continue to use for years to come.
5. Probably the most important thong to look for when buying your new scissors is comfort. Depending on the type of scissors, you may use them all day every day. You’ll want to know that you can style your last clients of the day just as well as your first client of the day.
6. If you are choosing a pair of thinning scissors then it makes sense to get a decent pair as you could end up using them a lot more than you bargained for.
7. Some scissors have a finger rest, which can help increase comfort and reduce stress on the hand and arm. It makes sense to choose a pair with palm rests, if you are going to wear them all day every day. If they are the specialist type, which you won’t use very often, you may not want a finger break.
8. Some hairdressers have their favorite brands of scissors, while others choose the right scissors to get the job done. You may know which brand you will choose. Alternatively, why not ask your colleagues what they wear?
9. To the untrained eye, hairdressing scissors look more or less the same. However, they vary in performance and price, so it is important that you understand the difference in order to find the right scissors for you. Will the most expensive scissors make you a better hairdresser? Will the lightest be the most comfortable? Will the cheapest be just what you need?
10. If you need a pair of hairdressing scissors, you may have a budget in mind, but it’s not a good idea to shop for cost alone. You will want to make sure that your hairdressing scissors are suitable for the hairstyles you want to create, are comfortable and last. It is a false economy to buy cheap and then have to buy new soon after.
Now that you know what to look for, you can be sure to buy the perfect hairdressing scissors and get great value for money too.