Caring for & Cleaning Hair Shears
If you are going to invest some good money on quality salon hair shears you are going to want to take the proper care of them between sharpening's so that they continue to perform their best and last you longer.
Cleaning your Hair Shears - It is important to clean and sanitize your hair shears after every use. Rubbing alcohol is preferred over barbacide as barbacide can ruin your shears, robbing them of needed lubricant. Using a soft cloth, wipe the blades carefully, away from the cutting edge. Be sure to also wipe the ‘ride' area where your shears meet at the pivot as hair and small debris can get trapped here as well. Make sure your hair scissors are completely dry before using them.
Lubricating your Hair Shears - After you have cleaned your hair shears, once a week, apply a small amount of shear lubricant or quality scissor oil to the pivot screw. Apply the lubricant or oil while the shears are open and then gently move the blades so that the oil goes into the washer. Wipe any excess lubricant down the blades using a soft cloth.
Adjusting the Tension of your Hair Shears - In order to check the tension of you hair shears, use your left hand, holding your shears by the ring, do not hold the finger rest, and have your shears pointing upwards. Using your right hand, hold the ring with the finger rest and open your shears so that they form a cross. Release the ring in your right hand, it should drop only slightly. If it drops more than slightly it is too loose and this can cause your shears to fold and bend hair. If it doesn't move at all, then they are too tight which can cause the blades to grind against each other. Adjust the tension accordingly with a tension adjuster or by turning the tension adjustment knob on your shears.
Storing your Shears - Whenever your hair shears are not being used you should store them safely and properly to avoid any nicks and/or damage. You can store your hair shears in a breathable container or a case, holster, shear bag or on a stand that is professionally designed for holding hair scissors.
Sharpening your Hair Shears - It is recommended that you sharpen your hair shears every 500 hair cuttings but this will also depend on the types of hair you cut and if you cut hair wet or dry. Sharpening your shears on a regular basis is important and will keep them working their best as well as help to prevent hand injuries. Always take your shears to a professional for sharpening.
Cleaning your Hair Shears - It is important to clean and sanitize your hair shears after every use. Rubbing alcohol is preferred over barbacide as barbacide can ruin your shears, robbing them of needed lubricant. Using a soft cloth, wipe the blades carefully, away from the cutting edge. Be sure to also wipe the ‘ride' area where your shears meet at the pivot as hair and small debris can get trapped here as well. Make sure your hair scissors are completely dry before using them.
Lubricating your Hair Shears - After you have cleaned your hair shears, once a week, apply a small amount of shear lubricant or quality scissor oil to the pivot screw. Apply the lubricant or oil while the shears are open and then gently move the blades so that the oil goes into the washer. Wipe any excess lubricant down the blades using a soft cloth.
Adjusting the Tension of your Hair Shears - In order to check the tension of you hair shears, use your left hand, holding your shears by the ring, do not hold the finger rest, and have your shears pointing upwards. Using your right hand, hold the ring with the finger rest and open your shears so that they form a cross. Release the ring in your right hand, it should drop only slightly. If it drops more than slightly it is too loose and this can cause your shears to fold and bend hair. If it doesn't move at all, then they are too tight which can cause the blades to grind against each other. Adjust the tension accordingly with a tension adjuster or by turning the tension adjustment knob on your shears.
Storing your Shears - Whenever your hair shears are not being used you should store them safely and properly to avoid any nicks and/or damage. You can store your hair shears in a breathable container or a case, holster, shear bag or on a stand that is professionally designed for holding hair scissors.Sharpening your Hair Shears - It is recommended that you sharpen your hair shears every 500 hair cuttings but this will also depend on the types of hair you cut and if you cut hair wet or dry. Sharpening your shears on a regular basis is important and will keep them working their best as well as help to prevent hand injuries. Always take your shears to a professional for sharpening.
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