The salon scissor journal
Practical reading for stylists: blade choices, texture work, care and smart kit upgrades.
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
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
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
Ten salon thinners and texturisers grouped by the finish you want, from light blending to deliberate movement.
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
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
A concise checklist for matching a premium scissor to your technique, hand, care routine and budget.
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
Clean, document and pack a scissor before handing it to a sharpening technician.
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
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
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
A simple way to record cleaning, issues and professional service for every scissor in a salon kit.
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
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
A clear guide to cutters, thinners and texturisers, with blade length and handle choices for salon work.
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
A practical check for hair caught at the pivot, tension changes and a cutting edge that needs professional service.
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
A short guide to convex, bevelled, serrated and sword blades for everyday salon cutting.
Notes for your salon kit
Cutting ideas, model comparisons and simple scissor care for busy stylists.