Maintenance articles
How to Clean Hair Scissors: Daily Routine and Oiling
Clean hair scissors after every client: brush off the hair, wipe and clean the blades, dry the pivot and store them closed. Plus when to oil them.
Dull Hair Scissors: Why They Fold Hair and How to Fix Them
Scissors folding, pushing or catching hair? Clean them, oil if your maker says, do the tension drop test, then sharpen. Plus how often to sharpen.
Salon Scissor Maintenance Log: What to Record and When
A simple maintenance log for salon scissors: give each pair an ID, note drops, adjustments and sharpening, and keep the sharpener’s report. Free template.
How to Get Scissors Ready for Sharpening or Service
Clean and dry them, write a clear note on what they’re doing, ask the sharpener the right questions, then pack them closed and padded for the post.
How to Audit Your Salon’s Scissors: A Simple Checklist
A quick salon scissor audit: list every pair, check its condition, sort what needs sharpening and make sure every stylist has a backup that suits them.
10 Hair Scissor Care Mistakes and What to Do Instead
Soaking, bleach, a damp case, guessing the oil, chasing the tension screw: 10 everyday scissor care mistakes and the simple habit that fixes each one.
New Salon Scissors? What to Check Before the First Cut
Unboxing a new pair? Check the model, size and hand against your order, look over the blades, wipe off any factory oil and keep the box and paperwork.
Top 10 Salon Scissor Care Habits for a Busy Team
Ten scissor care habits for a whole salon team: cleaning, drying, a home for every pair, one routine per maker, a drop rule, backups and an audit.
Top 10 Ways to Make Your Hair Scissors Last Longer
Ten ways to get more years from salon scissors: fit, a first check, hair only, rotation, closing them, drying, oil, tension, carry cases and early service.