Your Groomers Guide To Scissors

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Scissors | Scissor Guide

Thinners, Blenders, and Chunkers: What is the difference?

Finger Rest - Can be fixed or removable, single or double. Helps give greater control.

Thinning Scissors remove bulk hair from

Blending Scissors blend coats from long

Chunker Scissors give texture and

the coats

to short, and soften around the face

remove lines left by straight scissors

Bathing & Coat Care

Bathing & Coat Care

Your Groomers Guide To Scissors

Salon Equipment

Salon Equipment

Scissors | Scissor Guide

Finger Inserts - Can add comfort and grip to finger holes. Some independently.

Scissor Care & Maintenance

Handle Type - Handles may be symmetrical or offset. Offset handles

Scissors come in all shapes and sizes, and with the correct care and maintenance, should last you a long time.

Clippers & Blades

Clippers & Blades

scissors come with them supplied. They can also be purchased

have been developed to help reduce wrist and arm strain that can occur

Tension - Good quality scissors come with an adjustable tension screw to help groomers get the settings right.

Shank - Main body of scissors. Lengths vary to suit grooming Grooming Tools

Serrated vs Convex - Scissors with a serrated edge have small

• Regularly oil your scissors. Open the scissors and apply a small amount of oil above and below the adjustment screw on both sides. • Periodically get your scissors professionally sharpened, normally after 3-6 months with regular use. • Check the tension of your scissors throughout the day and adjust if neccessary.

grooves along the length of the blade. These scissors are perfect for students as the serrations provide extra grip when cutting the hair. Also,

Workwear

• Always keep scissors in a case, carrier or pouch to prevent damage. DO NOT store them loose in a drawer where they can get knocked. Workwear

we recommend these scissors to be used for rough cuts. Scissors with a

Grooming Tools

requirements.

• Clean your scissors with a soft cloth between every groom. If the blades are covered in dirt, moisture, hair and chemicals it can lead to corrosion, nicks or damage to the blades. Scissors

Scissors

when scissoring.

convex edge are more suitable for the experienced groomer who is looking to create a quality finish on their grooms. These scissors are extremely sharp, feature no serrations along the blade, and allow for a faster scissoring technique.

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the finger holes, without finger rests. USA Scissors like the Geib brand are measured to the end of the finger rest.

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Length - UK Scissors are measured from the blade tip to the edge of

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Groomers Scissor Care Kit

Scissor Oil

GroomX Scissor Case

Groomers Scissor Case

RSCK

SO1

GRSC10/PNK

GRSC/L/WHT

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