HELP! Scissor info need!! Thanks!!

[ivychang]

Hey，guys

How do you make decision about buying scissor?
do u think brand is important? or what else will u take into considering?
what kind of price u think is reasonable?

 

[minky]

Hey，guys

How do you make decision about buying scissor?
do u think brand is important? or what else will u take into considering?
what kind of price u think is reasonable?

Hi, I would need to hold them and for them to fit my fingers properly,
comfort is a priority, as I dont want RSI syndrome,
they must also be razor sharp and cut hair effortlessly
I would like to own a pair of Japanese scissors,
because these claim that have been made from tempered steel
which has been heated and folded many times over and then forged and shaped to make them strong and lasting just like the best Japanese swords
but for these you would pay a small fortune ,

I don't have a pair of japanes ones as yet , because I would hate to lose them or I would hate to drop them ,
I think £200 to £500 are reasonable for decent scissors

I go for the Joewell ones which cost around £150,
but some in the range of the Joewell ones can cost a lot more than that ,

I think these are fab scissors and they glide through the hair with ease ,

I would go up to around £500 to £700 for a really good pair of scissors ,
but only if they proved better than my Joewell ones,

I think if there was a way to test drive some of the more expensive scissors before buying them
then people would have more confidence to splash out with thier hard earned cash and buy them ,

I just get scared of paying £700 or more on expensive scissors
and then you use them in the salon to find that they dont really justify the expense paid out .

so until then its the Joewell range for me :hug:
hope that made sense

 

[fozzyo]

For me when I bought my massage table I bought the most expensive I could afford ... this is what my clients lie on for an hour or more and I want them to be comfortable.

The same could be said for scissors, get the best you can afford and make sure you hold them, feel them, move them around - these are a very sharp extension of your arm and should feel comfortable.

Mat

 

[ivychang]

Hi, I would need to hold them and for them to fit my fingers properly,
comfort is a priority, as I dont want RSI syndrome,
they must also be razor sharp and cut hair effortlessly
I would like to own a pair of Japanese scissors,
because these claim that have been made from tempered steel
which has been heated and folded many times over and then forged and shaped to make them strong and lasting just like the best Japanese swords
but for these you would pay a small fortune ,

I don't have a pair of japanes ones as yet , because I would hate to lose them or I would hate to drop them ,
I think £200 to £500 are reasonable for decent scissors

I go for the Joewell ones which cost around £150,
but some in the range of the Joewell ones can cost a lot more than that ,

I think these are fab scissors and they glide through the hair with ease ,

I would go up to around £500 to £700 for a really good pair of scissors ,
but only if they proved better than my Joewell ones,

I think if there was a way to test drive some of the more expensive scissors before buying them
then people would have more confidence to splash out with thier hard earned cash and buy them ,

I just get scared of paying £700 or more on expensive scissors
and then you use them in the salon to find that they dont really justify the expense paid out .

so until then its the Joewell range for me :hug:
hope that made sense

thanks a lot, minky
that's very useful. I also think comfort is a priority. a good scissor is not only benefit for the technic but also good for hairdresser...although much hairdresser don't realize this.

£700 is so expensive. scissoer sales really should consider supply a way to test drive for their customers...

hope you can hold a really good pair of scissors soon!

For me when I bought my massage table I bought the most expensive I could afford ... this is what my clients lie on for an hour or more and I want them to be comfortable.

The same could be said for scissors, get the best you can afford and make sure you hold them, feel them, move them around - these are a very sharp extension of your arm and should feel comfortable.

Mat

yes, feel comfortable is more important than others

 

[kennedia]

OMG! scissors, scissors, scissors. Will it ever end?

Go and do your marketing, selling, whatever in an honest and upfront way.

 

[slickchick]

I just got some from Ebay - and no they are not a TOP brand but i they r super awesum:green:!! They are definitely worth the cash...

 

[minky]

I just got some from Ebay - and no they are not a TOP brand but i they r super awesum:green:!! They are definitely worth the cash...

Hi, they are nice and glitzy and young looking ,
I think that you have been lucky that they fit your hand properly ect...

I would say to anyone thinking of buying new scissors that it is very important to go to a proper salon scissor specialist or hairdressing store
where they allow you to pick up and hold a few pairs first before you choose
After you have qualified go for the highest price reputable branded ones that you can afford ,
also test them in your hand for weight and balance also make sure they fit nicely around the fingers ,

I like the Joewell 5 and a half inch ones as they fit my hands nicely ,

but everyone has different shaped hands
and may need a different size and weight
and they will need to pick their own scissors accordingly,

also you have to watch what type of blade that you go for ,
I notice yours is a convex blade which means it will be very slightly curved / rounded

but it doesnt say if the edge was a razor or a serrated edge
(although it looks like a razor edge in the pic )
this is important to know what type of edge that you have got ,
as there are different types of scissors for different jobs
because....
although serrated edge scissors grip the hair better whilst cutting if you are planning to do slicy cutting techniques then you will also need a different pair of scissors to do this with ,
as serrated edge scissors will tear the hair and cause drag if you try to do slicy cutting techniques with them .

so if you are going to do slicy cuts /feathery cuts you will need a pair
that has a real sharp and very honed razor edge that will glide through the hair producing no drag at all ,
the more honed the edge the more money you will pay ,

I do hope this will help other just qualified stylists out there trying to decide what type of scissors they will need to purchase

Ps. another good tip I would reccomend is to get hold of a few hairdressing catalouges
eg ....Salons Direct have a good one , and they have a detailed description about all the scissors they sell and wether the blades are serrated or not ect....
this way you can ring them up and ask them to put a few pairs away for you that you like and then go test them and hold them,
Ps. dont forget to tell them what size you like to use too ,
and if you are left handed .

eg.... I use 5 and a half inch Joewells
but for barbering I use longer ones
you will also need a good pair of thinning scissors
I like the jaguar ones with the double sided teeth, as I find they don't leave any lines of demarcation and soften up bob lines ect.... they texturise beautifully and are fab for thinning out thick hair
and blend any short cuts in beautifully

but thats just what I like , you may find that you like something totally different ,

So my advice would be ,
go and gain lots of knowledge and educate yourself first with all the scissor descriptions in the professional wholsale hairdressing catalouges
then go try before you buy :hug: minky

 

[nora525]

Hi, I notice that there is a thread of buying scissors every other week at least. would someone make a sticky of How to choose a pair of scissors?
Like above, he scissors you choose have to be sutable to yur hand, they are the main tools of your trade. Like Mindy, I love my Joewells and would never give up unless better pair of Joewells. £700 seem a lot for the scissors, but you need to see it in this way too..... how many cuts does it take to earn your £700? In the long run, if you invest that money on your scissors, IT WILL pay you back. I myself have not yet had a chance to purchase that pair, but will keep an open mind and accept that good pair of scissors will cost me money, but also will make me money. If you take your work seriously, then you also should take your tools seriously. Good scissors will keep their blade sharp and do not loose the balance. As in anything in beauty, quality costs money. If you think that you are ready to cut with a rolls royce of a scissors, then you shold get a pair.

 

[Buttercut-UK]

Hey，guys

How do you make decision about buying scissor?
do u think brand is important? or what else will u take into considering?
what kind of price u think is reasonable?

Hello IvyCHang

I wrote this article a few months back. It might help answer your question.

Owning a pair of professional hairdressing scissors is a luxury most people take for granted. Firstly, when I say “professional hairdressing scissors” I mean “professional hairdressing scissors!!” Some people do not understand this concept. There are people I still see who are cutting hair with ordinary scissors you can buy from your local shop. STOP! What are you doing to yourself, what are you doing to your clients? Or should I say victims. Do you have pride in your work? They may not tell you but I am 100% sure they are not enjoying there hair cutting experience. What they feel and see is a torture session. Hair being pulled, non-precise cuts, etc. is the experience created when you use a standard scissor. Do you want your clients to return for another appointment?

Don’t go out and buy the most expensive scissor you can find or the flashiest looking I am not telling you to do this. It will not make you a better hairdresser, your talents do. High priced tools do not create talent! Will it cut hair more precise? Will it make your experience as a hairdresser more comfortable? Will your client’s notice/feel a difference? The answer to these questions is YES. But I repeat, HIGH PRICED TOOLS DO NOT CREATE TALENT!

The real answer, or should I say question is;

“How much do I care about YOUR work”?​

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The choice is up to you, the hairdresser. There are many companies that offer high quality professional scissors at an affordable cost, no matter your budget. Always be sure to shop around and ask questions, be a pain and then ask some more questions. Remember, the choice is completely up to you.

 

[persianista]

its often a good idea to visit salon international to have a look and feel of lots of different scissors before you buy. (they often discount at the hair shows)
A super expensive mega sharp pair is great for a busy top stylist, for a student a cheaper pair is ok because you ruin them cutting blocks. A student is more likely to drop them too.