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Gifts for Hairdressers Under A$100: 7 Picks From Our Range
Seven gifts for hairdressers under A$100: care kit, oil pen, scissor case, comb set, leather sleeve, feathering razor and roll bag, with what to check.
Left-Handed Hair Scissors by Size: One Pick Per Length
Choose left-handed hair scissors by size: one true left-handed cutter for each length from 4.5 to 7.5 inches, with what each size suits and the trade-off.
Top 10 Straight Handle Hair Scissors: Level-Ring Cutters
Ten straight handle hair cutters with level rings, from a budget Mina to Joewell Classic: sizes, hand, edge and one trade-off for each, cheapest first.
Swivel and Crane Handle Hair Scissors: 6 Cutters Compared
Six swivel and crane handle hair cutters compared: which rings rotate, sizes, hands and who each suits, from a budget Mina to Kamisori double swivels.
Top 10 Texturising Scissors and Chunkers: Picks by Job
Ten texturising scissors and chunkers with fewer, wider teeth than a blender, with the hand, the tooth count and one trade-off for each, cheapest first.
Top 10 Hair Scissor Myths, and What's Actually True
Ten hair scissor myths busted: blade length, tooth count, Japanese steel, hardness, convex edges, left-handed pairs, handles, oil, folding hair, coatings.
Top 10 Hair Scissor Terms That Are Easy to Mix Up
Ten pairs of hair scissor terms people confuse: size and blade length, convex and bevel, offset and crane, tooth count and cut ratio, and more.
Top 10 Layering Tips for Cleaner, More Even Layers
Ten layering tips for stylists and apprentices: guide lengths, sectioning, elevation, tension, travelling guides and cross-checks, plus when to thin.
Top 10 Point Cutting Tips for Softer, Cleaner Ends
Ten point cutting tips for stylists and apprentices: when to use it, how deep to snip, how to hold the scissors and how to check the finish dry.
Top 10 Questions Apprentices Ask About Their Scissors
Ten questions apprentices ask once the scissors are in hand: tension, oil, tired hands, left-handed use, folding hair, sharpening, borrowing and drops.
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 Things to Look For in Your First Hair Scissors
Ten things to check on a first pair of hair scissors: your kit list, hand, size, ring fit, handle, edge, steel, tension, seller and the budget for care.
Top 10 Tips for Cutting Curly Hair With Scissors
Ten technique tips for cutting curly hair with scissors: read the curl pattern, plan for shrinkage, cut dry, work curl by curl, remove weight on purpose.
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.