WHY AND HOW TO CHOOSE PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS?
Any good change of look goes through a haircut. And by slipping his new personality into the hands of an expert, it is his complete confidence that we grant to his creativity but also to his equipment. Because for a hairstylist to be able to work the hair as he pleases, his hairdressing tools must be the very extension of his fingers... What are these essential accessories? Tribal reveals the secrets of the real professional hairdressing scissors.
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What are professional scissors?
Beauty, body care and hairdressing does not go back to last week. Since Antiquity – and the use of more sophisticated tools than sharpened stone – hairdressing equipment has undergone immense evolution, both in terms of materials and shapes.
From the first C-shaped bronze or iron scissors with a basic mechanism, to hairdressing scissors steel in the form that we still know today, centuries have passed. The famous scissors were then loaded with precious stones and mother-of-pearl, to become luxury accessories, making hairdressing a noble art.
At the same time, the tool has been democratized to be exported around the world, where its development has taken on new impetus. And it would not be incorrect to admit today that the scissors have never ceased to transform into reality...
So what are the hairdressing scissors that are essential, among this rich history, on the scene of the coupe professional ?
Cutting scissors – or straight scissors
As their name suggests, these scissors are made for cutting. Their sharp blades generally have a slightly convex shape and a single point of junction at the level of the screw, to cut with finesse and precision the hair without breaking it.
The pyramid blades are directly inspired by razor blades, of which they have the delicacy, and for a soft touch and less pressure on the hair.
Tribal scissors correspond to this hairdresser's accessory, and allow precise and gentle work. The concave shape of the blades reduces the resistance of the cutting line to a minimum, for greater working comfort.
Carving scissors
The hairstyle is not only a story of shortening, it is also about being able to sculpt, by playing in particular with the volume of the hair. The composition of these scissors denotes, by the presence of a straight cutting blade and a serrated blade. This alliance reduces the volume of the thickest areas and optimizes the amount of hair.
The sculpting ability of these scissors is based on a combination of several elements: the size and spacing of the notches on the blade, and their termination in particular. Such scissors can vary the volume of a hair from 10 to 70%, with an average of 40%.
THE carvers scissors Tribal offer an ideal cutting angle with its V-shaped teeth, providing a margin of volume from 25 to 50%, be one accuracy far superior to the rest of the market, for a volume control to the millimeter.
Thinning or thinning scissors
Here, these are very specific scissors that have two serrated blades instead of one, for greater cutting precision. They make it possible to provide a specific texture to the hair and to achieve an advanced degree of cutting precision.
Curved scissors
Finally, there are scissors with curved blades (and generally much shorter) used for the beard and around the ears most of the time.
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How to recognize quality?
Once you know how to recognize the types of professional scissors, and given the variety of offers, it is important to know how to notice the elements that make it a quality accessory. The three main factors here are the lifetime, the accuracy and the grip, for such an essential tool for hairdressing.
The best material here is undoubtedly thestainless steel, composed of an alloy of metals such as cobalt, chromium and metals highly resistant to corrosion and of superior solidity.
Such materials totally improve the quality of the hairstyle in itself, and bring an additional degree of precision in the cut. Their lightness offers working comfort that greatly facilitates the gesture and daily life of the professional. The wrist can afford a fluid and effortless movement for absolute stylistic detail. These are the criteria that make a pair of scissors a professional accessory Perfect.
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The best material here is undoubtedly thestainless steel, composed of an alloy of metals such as cobalt, chromium and metals highly resistant to corrosion and of superior solidity.
Such materials totally improve the quality of the hairstyle in itself, and bring an additional degree of precision in the cut. Their lightness offers working comfort that greatly facilitates the gesture and daily life of the professional. The wrist can afford a fluid and effortless movement for absolute stylistic detail. These are the criteria that make a pair of scissors a professional accessory Perfect.
A working day in the salon can be very long, the governing principle here is the comfort first of all. Too much tension accumulated in the abductor muscle of the wrist, or between the extensors of the fingers (at the level of the thumb in particular) can cause tension and degrade the work. It is therefore essential to take care of your personal comfort with each accessory.
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Why do scissors have to be adaptable?
Since we are talking aboutergonomics, as well to take into account the cutting force blades. This is where the regulator of cutting blade, this small screw between the two branches. It must be visible, easily accessible and easy to handle, so that the two blades glide perfectly and the cut can be directed with the greatest precision without having to force it.
For that, the screw wrench provided in the pouch that envelops the Tribal scissors ensures you have control over your blades. Everyone adjusts the friction of the temples and personally ensures that they do not risk a cut that is too flexible and therefore imperfect. Moreover, by regularly checking the closure of this screw, you prolong the life of scissors by reducing blade pressure.
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How big should good professional scissors be?
As with their weight, the size of scissors depends on the physiognomy of the craftsman and his working habits. Everyone has their own technique, but here are some standards to take into account:
• Professional scissors vary in size from 4 to 8 inches
• From 7 inches we consider that these are scissors for the coiffure canine
• The thinnest and smallest scissors are generally suitable for women's hairstyles, the longer ones for men's hairstyles.
• The standard size for an ideal grip varies between 5 inches and 6.5 inches
The main criterion must above all be a perfect alliance between the hand and the scissors, which must be an extension of it.
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Precision above all
This is of course an absolute condition of good professional scissors: their precision capability. It is on this crucial detail that the final result of a stylist's job.
As we have seen, the precision depends first on the material quality – stainless steel and similar alloys – and its impeccable maintenance: remember to have the blades sharpened regularly!
another point of precision: the possibility of playing with the clamping screw, to adjust the friction space between the blades and achieve a fine, pointed cut, by playing on the pressure of the branches.
If your professional scissors offer these two aspects, you have a great guarantee of precise results.
And now, it's your turn !
SLEEVE TYPE
Some offsets
Steeply angled handle to ensure comfort and protection for the hairdresser's shoulder during maneuvers requiring a pronounced and supported position towards the ground. Ideal for "point cutting", "slice" and "comb chisel"
Manche Semi-Offset
Slightly angled handle to protect the hairdresser's shoulder during slight downward cutting movements. Ideal for all cutting styles
Straight Sleeve
Straight handle, very conventional style, for the experienced hairdresser who is used to working with the shoulder up
Some Ergo
Handle offering excellent ergonomics at the thumb level, to ensure the comfort and protection of the hairdresser's arms and wrists. Available straight, semi-offset and offset
Swivel Handle
Handle with pivoting ring at the thumb level to ensure incomparable comfort during all styles of cut. Versatile, this handle allows the hairdresser to have the shoulder down and the wrist straight.