Practical scissor buying, construction and care guides for Australian stylists and apprentices, published by SalonScissors.https://www.salonscissors.com.au/en-auhttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/barber-scissors-guide/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/barber-scissors-guide/What barbers need: a 6.5" to 7.0" cutter for scissor-over-comb, a shorter pair for detail, a blender and a texturiser. With real picks, prices and care.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/plan-and-check-a-haircut/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/plan-and-check-a-haircut/A short haircut checklist: what to ask in the consultation, how to read the hair wet or dry, where the tool choice fits and how to check the finish.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/scissors-for-each-haircut/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/scissors-for-each-haircut/Bobs, fringes, layers, long hair, curls, graduation and barber cuts: the blade length, edge and thinner each one suits, with a real pick and price.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/maker-care-instructions/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/maker-care-instructions/What Joewell, Kasho and Yasaka say about cleaning, oiling, tension and sharpening their scissors, in plain steps, with each maker’s own page linked.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/reading-scissor-product-photos/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/reading-scissor-product-photos/How to read scissor product photos: find the whole-tool view, judge the handle, ignore how big it looks, and check teeth and set contents on the listing.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/scissor-coatings-and-colour/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/scissor-coatings-and-colour/What DLC, titanium and rainbow coatings are on hair scissors, whether coloured finishes wear off, how to care for them, and a pick in each finish.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/scissor-over-comb-tool-plan/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/scissor-over-comb-tool-plan/When to use clippers or scissors over the comb on a short back and sides, plus the scissor length, blade and comb for fades, tapers and necklines.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/scissor-terms/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/scissor-terms/Every word on a hair scissor listing in plain English: parts, sizes, handles, edges, teeth and steel, each with a quick tip and a link to go deeper.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/thinning-scissor-cut-ratios/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/thinning-scissor-cut-ratios/What a thinning scissor's cut ratio means, why tooth count can't predict it, and which ratio suits blending, weight removal or texture, with real figures.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/backup-scissor-plan/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/backup-scissor-plan/A backup pair covers you while your scissors are sharpened. How to pick one that suits your hand and work, with budget picks for salon and barber backups.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/dropped-scissor-plan/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/dropped-scissor-plan/Dropped your salon scissors? Stop cutting, check the tips, edges and pivot, keep them closed and get them serviced before they go back on a client.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/editorial-method/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/editorial-method/How we pick the scissors in our guides, where prices and maker specs come from, how real photos and AI images are used, and how to tell us about a mistake.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/first-use-fit-check/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/first-use-fit-check/Check a new pair fits before you cut hair: the right hand, the rings, the reach and when finger inserts help, plus what to do if it doesn’t fit.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/joewell-fx-lefty-options/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/joewell-fx-lefty-options/The Joewell FX LEFTY is a true left-handed 5.5-inch cutter with a 54 mm blade and Joewell's 3D handle. Its specs, who it suits, and three alternatives.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/left-handed-kit-plan/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/left-handed-kit-plan/Build a left-handed kit: buy the cutter first, add a left-handed thinner when you need one, or get both in a set for less. Picks from A$164.95.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/left-handed-thinning-plan/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/left-handed-thinning-plan/Left-handed thinning scissors from A$109 to A$699: why your thinner has to be left-handed too, which kind to buy first, and our four best picks.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/mina-set-options/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/mina-set-options/Five Mina cutter-and-thinner sets compared, from A$164.95 to A$199: cutter sizes, hand, thinner and edge, plus our pick for budget, left-handers and more.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/service-return-check/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/service-return-check/Scissors back from the sharpener? Check it’s your pair, look along the edge, do the tension test, read the report and try them before your first client.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/yasaka-left-handed-options/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/yasaka-left-handed-options/Yasaka's true left-handed cutter comes in 5.0, 5.5 and 6.0 inches for A$449. Yasaka's blade lengths for each size, who each suits, and our pick.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/first-scissor-buying-mistakes/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/first-scissor-buying-mistakes/Wrong size, wrong hand, a set you don’t need, chasing steel, poor fit, no care budget and an unclear seller: the 7 first-pair mistakes and their fixes.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/hair-cutting-scissor-questions/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/hair-cutting-scissor-questions/Straight answers to 20 beginner questions: what size to buy (5.5”), which hand, offset or straight, cutter or set, and what to spend, from A$109.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/hair-cutting-scissor-shortlists/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/hair-cutting-scissor-shortlists/Ten compact cutters (5.0" to 5.5") and ten longer ones (6.0" to 7.0"): the Ichiko for fringes, the Ichiro Sword for over-comb and more, with prices.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/hair-cutting-scissors-under-200/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/hair-cutting-scissors-under-200/Our 7 cutters under A$200: the Mina Umi from A$109, Ichiro Ergo for apprentices, Mina Classic II for blunt lines, Dark Gem for barbers and two left pairs.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/professional-scissor-stores-australia/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/professional-scissor-stores-australia/19 Australian stores for professional hair scissors: what each is good for, delivery, returns and trade access. Five are our related stores, and we say so.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/scissor-accessories-for-your-kit/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/scissor-accessories-for-your-kit/Eight scissor accessories picked by job: a care kit, oil pen, sleeve, two-scissor case, holster, wallet, toolbox and combs, with prices and what to check.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/scissor-care-mistakes/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/scissor-care-mistakes/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.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-hair-cutting-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-hair-cutting-scissors/Our 10 hair cutting scissor picks: the Mina Umi for a first pair, the Rose Lefty for left-handers, the Yasaka SA for level rings and the FX PRO for reach.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-left-handed-hair-cutting-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-left-handed-hair-cutting-scissors/Our 10 true left-handed cutters: the Mina Umi on a budget, Yasaka LEFT for everyday work, Joewell LC LEFTY for level rings and the LSF Lefty for barbers.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/advanced-cutting-techniques/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/advanced-cutting-techniques/Which scissors suit each cutting move: blunt lines, fringes, point and slide cutting, scissor-over-comb and thinning, with an example pair for each.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/best-japanese-shears-apprentices/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/best-japanese-shears-apprentices/The best first scissors for hairdressing apprentices: a starter cutter, a starter set, whether you need a thinner in first year, and a first-year budget.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/best-japanese-shears-fine-hair/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/best-japanese-shears-fine-hair/Fine hair slips, folds and shows every chunk. The edge, size and thinner that suit it, with picks for blunt lines, soft ends and thinning at 15% or less.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/best-left-handed-japanese-shears/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/best-left-handed-japanese-shears/Why left-handers need a true left-handed pair, how to spot one, and our four picks from A$109 to A$649 from Mina, Ichiro, Yasaka and Joewell.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/best-thinning-texturising-shears/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/best-thinning-texturising-shears/Blender, thinner, texturiser or chunker: which one each job needs, why the cut ratio matters more than tooth count, and a pick for each job.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/convex-edge-guide/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/convex-edge-guide/Convex, semi-convex, bevelled or micro-serrated: what each edge does, which suits slide cutting or blunt lines, how to sharpen convex, and a pick for each.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/get-started/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/get-started/New to salon scissors? Find the right guide fast: buying a first pair, choosing a size or hand, barber and apprentice picks, cleaning, care and sharpening.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/japanese-shear-buyers-guide/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/japanese-shear-buyers-guide/What to buy first, what to upgrade to and which specialist tools earn a place, with a pick and a price at each stage, for salon stylists and barbers.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/japanese-shears-brisbane/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/japanese-shears-brisbane/Japanese salon scissors delivered to Brisbane: which length to buy, how to keep blades dry in humid weather, Queensland's hygiene rules and two picks.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/japanese-shears-melbourne/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/japanese-shears-melbourne/Japanese salon scissors delivered to Melbourne: 5.5" or 6.0", offset or level rings, a matching thinner, where to try or sharpen locally, and delivery.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/japanese-shears-sydney/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/japanese-shears-sydney/Japanese salon scissors delivered to Sydney: a short pair for fringes, a long one for over-comb, a mixed-day length, NSW cleaning rules and delivery.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/maintenance-hub/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/maintenance-hub/Everything on caring for salon scissors in one place: daily cleaning, oil and tension, sharpening, drops, backups and checking a new or serviced pair.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/pricing/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/pricing/Our hairdressing scissors run from A$109 to A$2,499. What each price band buys, a pick in each band, and what to add for a case, care and delivery.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/retailers/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/retailers/Eight checks before you buy salon scissors online: the exact option, hand, size and set contents, the full price, the returns and the paperwork to keep.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-black-diamond-set/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-black-diamond-set/The Mina Black Diamond set: a flat-bevel cutter in 5.5, 6.0 or 7.0 inches plus a 6.0-inch thinner, right-handed. Which size to pick and who it suits.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-matte-black-set/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-matte-black-set/The Mina Matte Black set pairs a 6.0-inch cutter with a 6.0-inch, 30-tooth thinner, right-handed. What's in it, who it suits and the other options.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-sakura-set/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-sakura-set/The Mina Sakura II set: a convex cutter in your pick of 5.0 to 7.0 inches plus a 6.0-inch, 30-tooth thinner. Which size to choose and who it suits.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-timeless-set/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-timeless-set/The Mina Timeless set: a matte black convex cutter in 5.5, 6.0 or 6.5 inches plus a 6.0-inch, 30-tooth thinner. Which size to pick and who it suits.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-umi-scissor/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-mina-umi-scissor/Mina Umi cutting scissors cost A$109 in either hand: right-handed from 4.5 to 7.0 inches, left-handed in 5.5, 6.0 and 7.0. Which to pick and who they suit.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-yasaka-offset-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/review-yasaka-offset-scissors/The Yasaka Offset is a right-handed ATS314 cutter in 4.5, 5.0, 5.5 and 6.0 inches, all A$379. Which size to pick, who it suits and what to pair it with.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/shear-authenticity-checklist/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/shear-authenticity-checklist/How to check salon scissors are genuine: buy from a seller the maker recognises, match the markings and paperwork, and know when to ask the maker.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/shear-maintenance-care/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/shear-maintenance-care/A simple care routine for salon scissors: clean after every client, oil and check tension as your maker says, store them safely and know when to service.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-440c/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-440c/Is 440C good enough for salon work? What 440C and SUS440C mean, how hard the steel gets, how it handles rust, where it fits in a kit, and four 440C picks.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-ats-314/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-ats-314/ATS-314 is a cobalt stainless made in Japan for hair scissors. Who makes it, how it compares with 440C and VG-10, how to care for it, and three picks.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-cobalt-alloy/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-cobalt-alloy/Cobalt on a scissor means stainless with about 1.5% cobalt or Joewell's CBA-1, which is half cobalt. How to tell them apart, who each suits, and picks.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-library/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-library/What 440C, VG-10, ATS-314, SG2, cobalt and Damascus mean on a hair scissor, how hard each one gets, which to buy at each stage, and our pick in each.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-nano-powder-metal/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-nano-powder-metal/What powder, sintered and nano powder metal mean on a hair scissor, how hard Takefu's SG2 gets, how to care for it, and four powder-steel cutters.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-powder-damascus/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-powder-damascus/What Damascus means on a hair scissor, what the layered pattern changes and what it doesn't, how to care for the finish, and two Damascus pairs to compare.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-steel-by-service/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-steel-by-service/Fringes, everyday cuts, slide cutting, over-comb or dry barbering: what to choose first for each job, when better steel is worth paying for, and a pick.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-vg-10/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/steel-vg-10/VG-10 is Takefu's cobalt stainless, rated 60 HRC or more. What that means for edge, rust and sharpening, what it costs, and four VG10 cutters to pick.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/stylist-wellness/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/stylist-wellness/Straight, offset, crane and swivel scissor handles compared: where your thumb sits, who each suits, how rings should fit, and one pair to try in each.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/techniques-hub/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/techniques-hub/Every cutting guide in one place: scissors for each haircut and each technique, barber and over-comb tools, thinners, and how to plan and check a haircut.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/vg10-vs-440c-steel/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/vg10-vs-440c-steel/VG-10 or 440C hair scissors? Hardness, cobalt, rust and price side by side, a Yasaka cutter in each steel, and which to buy for a first pair or upgrade.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/wellness-hub/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/shear-selection/wellness-hub/Working comfort in one place: the handle layout for your grip, how the rings should fit, where scissors rest between clients, and a backup pair.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-japanese-hair-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-japanese-hair-scissors/Our 10 Japanese picks, mid-range to premium: the Ichiro Taiyo under A$300, Yasaka SA for level rings, Classic PRO for detail and FX LEFTY for left-handers.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-japanese-scissor-brands/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-japanese-scissor-brands/The top 10 Japanese scissor brands: who each maker is, what it's known for and where to start. Six we stock, plus Mizutani, Hikari, Yamato and Fuji.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-japanese-shears-under-300/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-japanese-shears-under-300/Our 10 Japanese picks under A$300: the Ichiro Ergo for apprentices, Juntetsu Classic II for slide cutting, the Chomper Wide for barbers and two lefties.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-thinning-texturising-shears/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/top-10-thinning-texturising-shears/Our 10 thinning and texturising picks: a Mina Umi blender to start, the Ergo for apprentices, Ichiro 16T for texture and Kamisori Revolver III for lefties.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/beginner-technique-checklist/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/beginner-technique-checklist/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.Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/salon-tool-audit/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/salon-tool-audit/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.Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/premium-purchase-checklist/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/premium-purchase-checklist/Spending A$349 or more? Check the job, the fit, the blade, the sharpening plan and the returns first. With premium picks from Kasho, Yasaka and Joewell.Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/shear-arrival-inspection/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/shear-arrival-inspection/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.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/prep-for-sharpening/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/prep-for-sharpening/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.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/value-tier-upgrade-playbook/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/value-tier-upgrade-playbook/Keep, sharpen, add or replace? Upgrade your first pair when you can name what it can’t do, with picks for a second length, a thinner and a new main pair.Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/yasaka-vs-joewell-professional-shears/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/yasaka-vs-joewell-professional-shears/Yasaka or Joewell? Compare the SA Classic, Joewell Classic and Classic PRO by edge, blade length and price, plus the offset and left-handed options.Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/mina-vs-ichiro-value-shears/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/mina-vs-ichiro-value-shears/Mina costs less and makes left-handed kits easy; Ichiro adds convex slice edges, texturisers and VG-10 pairs. Our pick from each, with prices.Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/how-to-log-shear-maintenance/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/how-to-log-shear-maintenance/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.Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/best-hairdressing-scissor-brands/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/best-hairdressing-scissor-brands/The best hairdressing scissor brands by need: Mina on a budget, Ichiro for apprentices, Joewell for left-handers, Juntetsu for barbers, Kasho at the top.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/best-hairdressing-scissor-sets/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/best-hairdressing-scissor-sets/Our 10 cutter and thinner sets: the Mina Umi for a first kit, the Ichiro Ergo for apprentices, the Rose Lefty for left-handers and Yasaka's for barbers.Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/types-of-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/types-of-scissors/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.Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/best-japanese-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/best-japanese-scissors/The Japanese pair we'd pick for each job: Mina Umi for a first pair, the Ergo set for apprentices, Kasho Design Master to upgrade, Yasaka 7.0" for barbers.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/dull-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/dull-scissors/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.Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/cleaning-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/cleaning-scissors/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.Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/scissor-blades/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/scissor-blades/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.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/how-to-choose-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/how-to-choose-scissors/Buy for the hand you cut with, start at 5.5” and pick a handle you can control. Real picks from A$109 for apprentices, barbers and left-handers.Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/japanese-vs-german-scissors/https://www.salonscissors.com.au/blog/posts/japanese-vs-german-scissors/Japanese scissors suit slicing and fine detail; German scissors suit blunt lines and over-comb work. How the edges differ and when to choose each.Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT