scissors

When choosing the right scissors for you, why are handles so important?

Hairstylists and barbers enjoy rewarding but physically demanding work that's as tough on their hands as standing all day is on their feet.

Long periods of cutting can lead to repetitive stress injuries affecting hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders, and the scissors you use can strongly affect that.

When it comes to hairstyling scissors, the blade type is a crucial factor that directly affects your cutting performance.

In this (hopefully) comprehensive guide, we'll explore the main types of hairdressing scissor blades, blade length considerations, and various blade shapes and lines.

Whether you're a hairstylist, barber, or a student learning the art of hair cutting, this guide will help you understand the essential aspects of choosing the right scissor blade.

So you want to buy professional styling scissors, but you aren't quite sure how to choose blade length, handle style, and materials they're made from. 

We teamed up with educators and scissors manufactures to try to break down that information for you in this styling scissors selection guide.