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Professional salon scissors for cutting, thinning and texturising

The salon scissor journal

Practical reading for stylists: blade choices, texture work, care and smart kit upgrades.

Japanese hair cutting craftsmanship — expert guides and articles
10 Cutting Scissors for Different Salon Jobs
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10 Cutting Scissors for Different Salon Jobs

Ten cutting scissors to compare by blade length, handle and technique, from close detail to longer sections.

10 Scissor Brands to Compare for Salon Work
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10 Scissor Brands to Compare for Salon Work

Ten scissor brands worth comparing by blade, handle, size and tool type, with a practical starting point for each.

10 Salon Scissors to Compare on a Budget
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10 Salon Scissors to Compare on a Budget

Ten cutters to compare when building a practical salon kit, grouped by detail work, everyday use and reach.

10 Thinning and Texturising Shears for Salon Work
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10 Thinning and Texturising Shears for Salon Work

Ten salon thinners and texturisers grouped by the finish you want, from light blending to deliberate movement.

An Apprentice Cutting Checklist for the Salon
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An Apprentice Cutting Checklist for the Salon

A short practice checklist for sectioning, lines, point cutting, blend work and daily scissor care.

A Simple Salon Scissor Audit
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A Simple Salon Scissor Audit

A practical checklist for salon managers to log scissors, spot service needs and plan a useful working rotation.

Five Checks Before Buying a Premium Salon Scissor
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Five Checks Before Buying a Premium Salon Scissor

A concise checklist for matching a premium scissor to your technique, hand, care routine and budget.

How to Inspect Premium Scissors When They Arrive
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How to Inspect Premium Scissors When They Arrive

A simple arrival check for new salon scissors: confirm the selected size and contents, inspect the blades and document any concern before use.

Prepare Salon Scissors for a Sharpening Service
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Prepare Salon Scissors for a Sharpening Service

Clean, document and pack a scissor before handing it to a sharpening technician.

When to Upgrade Your First Salon Scissors
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When to Upgrade Your First Salon Scissors

A short plan for deciding whether to add a thinner, a second blade length or a better-fitting main cutter.

Yasaka or Joewell? Choose by Your Main Cut
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Yasaka or Joewell? Choose by Your Main Cut

Compare Yasaka and Joewell cutters by blade length, handle style and the techniques you use most at the salon chair.

Mina or Ichiro? Build the Kit for Your Work
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Mina or Ichiro? Build the Kit for Your Work

Compare Mina and Ichiro scissors by cutter length, handle, thinner and set contents before building a salon kit.

Keep a Useful Salon Scissor Maintenance Log
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Keep a Useful Salon Scissor Maintenance Log

A simple way to record cleaning, issues and professional service for every scissor in a salon kit.

Salon Scissor Brands: Where to Start
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Salon Scissor Brands: Where to Start

A quick guide to SalonScissors brands for apprentices, working stylists and specialist cutters.

Salon Scissor Sets: Choose Your Pair
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Salon Scissor Sets: Choose Your Pair

Find a cutting and thinning set that fits your salon work without paying for tools you will not use.

Types of Salon Scissors and When to Use Them
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Types of Salon Scissors and When to Use Them

A clear guide to cutters, thinners and texturisers, with blade length and handle choices for salon work.

Japanese Salon Scissors: A Practical Shortlist
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Japanese Salon Scissors: A Practical Shortlist

Choose Japanese salon scissors by length, handle and daily cutting style, from first kit to specialist pair.

What to Do When Salon Scissors Start Dragging
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What to Do When Salon Scissors Start Dragging

A practical check for hair caught at the pivot, tension changes and a cutting edge that needs professional service.

Cleaning Salon Scissors Between Services
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Cleaning Salon Scissors Between Services

A clear salon scissor care routine: remove hair and product, follow disinfectant directions, dry the tool and care for the pivot.

Salon Scissor Blades, Explained
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Salon Scissor Blades, Explained

A short guide to convex, bevelled, serrated and sword blades for everyday salon cutting.

How to Choose Salon Scissors
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How to Choose Salon Scissors

A quick way to choose salon scissors by your cutting work, blade length, handle and budget.

Japanese and German Scissors: Compare the Blade, Not the Label
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Japanese and German Scissors: Compare the Blade, Not the Label

A salon buying guide to comparing edge, handle, size and service needs across Japanese and German scissor models.

Notes for your salon kit

Cutting ideas, model comparisons and simple scissor care for busy stylists.

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