Salon Scissor Types
Match the right blades to every Aussie salon scenario without guesswork.
Different cuts demand different steel. This hub breaks down the core scissor families we rely on across salons, barber shops and education gigs around Australia. Start here when you are building a kit, auditing a team roster or coaching an apprentice through their first upgrade.
Each guide calls out the hand feel, technique sweet spots, common traps and maintenance you need to keep your wrists happy and your cuts clean.
Pick your focus
Jump into the scissor style that matches the service in front of you.
- Convex edge cutters — the go-to for precision, slide cutting and dry detailing.
- Bevel edge workhorses — forgiving everyday scissors that thrive on wet cutting and blunt lines.
- Thinning and blending shears — control bulk, blur lines and finish fringe transitions without chewy texture.
- Texturising shears — carve movement, carve weight and keep shags looking intentional.
- Swivel thumb designs — ergonomic lifesavers when your wrists are screaming by Thursday.
- Left-handed scissors — true lefty steel that protects wrists and line of sight.
- Long blade barber shears — 7" precision for fades, flat tops and beard detailing.
- Detailing & short blade cutters — compact control for fringes, curls and pixies.
- Chunker shears — rapid bulk removal for shags, curls and lived-in cuts.
- Crane handle scissors — keep elbows low and wrists calm through marathon shifts.
- Double swivel scissors — full thumb rotation for serious ergonomic relief.
- Razor shears — razor-soft texture with scissor control.
How to use this hub
- Identify the main cutting challenges you are solving this season (precision bobs, curly clients, barbershop fades).
- Open the matching guide and note the technique fit, hand posture cues and red flags.
- Shortlist 2–3 models in your price bracket, then cross-check availability with our Gear Guides and Topic Library.
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