How to choose hairdressing scissors? Your scissors should always feel comfortable in your hand that way you'll minimise hand fatigue. What size hair scissors will suit me? To find your ideal size, place a pair of scissors on the palm of your hand with the finger hole touching the thumb, the tip of the blade should be in the last section of your middle finger. The length of a scissor is measured from the very tip of the blade to the end of the longest finger hole. It doesn't include the finger rest. What type of blade is best for hair cutting? Convex blades are the sharpest type of blade with a razor-like edge. All convex-edged scissors are hollow ground on the inside of the blade which gives a very smooth cutting action. They can be used for all cutting techniques but are especially good for slicing because of the ultra-sharp edge. Convex blades are made from solid stainless steel which means the blades are a little heavier than bevelled-edge ones. The manufacturing process is similar to that used to make Samurai swords and because it is a long and skilled process, convex-bladed scissors are usually more expensive than bevelled-edge ones. With proper care a pair of convex-bladed scissors will last a lifetime. What sort of screw system is best? Many scissors have a flat or normal screw system which works well for adjusting the scissor tension, but you need a screwdriver to do it. For this reason, an adjustable screw is preferred by many people, since it allows you to turn the small screw by hand and either tighten or loosen the tension as required. You can check the correct scissor tension by fully opening your scissors and then allowing one blade to drop freely towards fully closed. When the tension is correct, it should stop smoothly at the ten-to-the-hour position.
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