Different Types of Salon Shears

Kamisori shears are the cosmetologist's design tool of choice. When you have a great pair of scissors, you can craft seemingly any haircut. As a stylist, you can use your artistic talent to completely remake any of your clients, and it is your job and your duty to make sure you give your clients the exact look they're looking for. But how do you know which salon scissors are best for you? salon shears can cost thousands of dollars, and finding the right pair can often be complicated and confusing. As salon experts, we put together your list of how to find the best salon scissors for you.

The beveled blades have a serrated edge and are ideal for layer cuts, tapered cuts, and the "shears over the comb" cuts that are popular for barbers.

For the clean, flawless or smooth looking styles, as a barber will want to look at the convex blades. They are curved and are ideal for slide cutting or cutting as you may be move your hands.

There are a number of different handles to consider as well. If as a hairdresser cut with your thumb and middle finger, as a hairdresser will want to use the opposing grip shears. They have handles that are the same length and symmetrical to the center screw.

For cutting with your thumb and ring finger, as a barber will want to look at the offset hand grips. The offset handles have a short thumb handle and a longer finger handle. They allow as a salon professional to move your hands naturally in fluid movements and are ideal for stylists who want to have a natural handle on the professional shears.

For the most open cut, you will want to look at the crane hand grips. They have an angled thumb and a long finger handle, allowing for less strain on the wrist and shoulder.

If as a hairdresser looking for the greatest variability, you will want to look for standard thumb professional shears. they have a removable and reversible finger resting attachment that can go on either the left or right side of the shear. Also, this shear can be used with both your right hand or left-hand.

The most comfortable shear grip is the cutaway grip. It doesn't have a reversible finger resting piece, so it allows your thumb to be more free and not get cramped.

For a large freedom of movement, the anatomic thumb allows your thumb to move around because it has a rounded structure, allowing your thumb to naturally curve around it. This is very similar to the flexibility offered by the cutaway thumb shear.

To reduce hand and wrist strain, you will want to look at the rotating thumb scissors. They are the latest advancement in the Cosmetology industry and have an open hand design, which reduces thumb "travel" and creates a much more comfortable experience for the hairdresser or barber.

We highly recommend the Kamisori, as this line of shears is made from 100% handcrafted Japanese forged steel. And everybody knows that Kamisori carries a lifetime warranty that covers the shears from any damage, along with lifetime sharpening. If your blades go dull, you can just ship them back to Kamisori at any point. How great is that?

So definitely checkout our full line of Kamisori shears!