Texturising Shears

Carve movement and airy layers without shredding the ends.

Texturising shears sit between a blender and a razor. They remove chunks of weight while leaving deliberate separation, making them ideal for wolf cuts, shag layers and commercial editorial textures. Use them when the brief is effortless movement with lived-in polish.

Why stylists reach for them

  • Modern shags and mullets: Create airy, undone layers without losing control of density.
  • Thick curls needing definition: Remove bulk internally while keeping curl clumps intact.
  • Editorial finishing: Build movement in bobs or lobs after blunt cutting.
  • Men's texture crops: Add grit without grabbing clippers.

Key features

  • Tooth count: 7–14 wide teeth with deep grooves so hair slips in sections, not wisps.
  • Cut percentage: 40–70% depending on model—check the spec before you go wild.
  • Blade design: One straight blade and one sculpted tooth blade; convex edges give the smoothest action.
  • Handle: Swivel or crane handles help keep your elbow low when texturising around the crown.

Technique playbook

  • Work on dry hair to see the fall immediately—spritz with water only if the hair is fighting you.
  • Start mid-lengths and work out; avoid roots unless you want a full shag silhouette.
  • Use vertical sectioning for airy movement, diagonal for softer blending.
  • Pair with a blender when you need to soften the perimeter after removing bulk.

Keep them sharp

Texturising shears hate product build-up. Clean them after every styling-heavy session, oil nightly and only sharpen with a tech who can polish sculpted teeth. Bent teeth will catch and create holes you cannot hide.

Tried-and-true picks

  • Kasho Green Series Texturiser: Powder steel bite with ergonomic crane handle.
  • Juntetsu Offset 14 Tooth: Budget-friendly chunker that still feels premium.
  • Hattori Hanzo HH13T Talon: Swivel grip that protects wrists during marathon texture sessions.

Check availability and pricing inside the Gear Guides before ordering.