Hair Care

What is the difference between a hairdresser and a hairstylist?

Certain beauty phrases and their definitions could leave some of you scratching your heads. When we look around and see so many other experts making the same mistakes, we can't even blame you! You ...

Should I Choose a Short or Long Hair Cutting Shears?

There are many different sizes of hair cutting and thinning shears. The most common sizes are 5.5", 6.0", 6.5" and 7.0" shears. So, how do you choose the correct size for your hands and cutting sty...

How to Care and Maintain Your Hair Cutting Scissors

Shears designed specifically for cutting hair, commonly known as haircutting scissors, are an essential tool for any cosmetologist, barber or hairdresser. How important are they? A professional bar...

Answers to Your Top 5 Hair Shear Questions

Get to Know Blending and Thinning Shears A Blending Shear is a kind of shear that removes weight in a manner that does not generate noticeable texture or volume. The teeth of a Blending Shear are t...

Hair Shear Sizes - What Size Hair Cutting Shears Should You Buy?

There are many things to consider when purchasing a set of hair cutting scissors.  Although both the design and color of the scissors are essential factors to consider, perhaps the most important c...

The Proper Way to Clean Hair Cutting Scissors: A Step-by-Step Guide

Professional barbers and hairdressers understand how essential it is that their hair shears are kept clean and sharp. Their scissors need to be cleaned regularly. There are many ways to keep the sh...

Hair Shears Have Different Blade Edges Including Convex, Sword, Bevel and More

Hair shears have many types of edges. What follows is a summary of the different blade edges of hair cutting shears. The most common include bevel, convex, sword blade, K-blade, cast and forged. Wh...

Are You a Barber or a Stylist? What is the Difference You Ask?

We have found that most customers don't understand that there is a difference between barbers and stylists. We're here to set the record straight. The next time you need a hair cut, you'll know whe...

Should You Sharpen Your Hair Shears Yourself or Rely on a Professional?

If they are treated with the appropriate level of care, scissors of a good grade can endure for as long as twenty years or even longer. On the other side, the initial advantage might only continue ...

Hair Stylists Need to Think About a Variety of Things When Buying a Set of Shears

Are you interested in purchasing a pair of hair shears that are designed for professionals? Make it a point to study this buyer's guide thoroughly so that you can feel assured that you will be able...