Technique articles
Apprentice Cutting Checklist: Before, During and After
A practice checklist for apprentices: what to set up before you cut, what to watch while you work, and what to note after, plus a printable record.
Hair Scissor Blades Explained: Convex, Serrated and Sword
Convex, bevelled, micro-serrated, sword and bamboo-leaf blades: what each one does, which cut it suits, and how to read the blade words on a listing.
Types of Hairdressing Scissors and When to Use Each
Cutters, thinners, texturisers and long barber scissors: what each type does, when you need it, and one real pick with its price for every type.