Scissors

[lshevonne]

I read somewhere that any type of scissors would be ok on hair as long as that's the only thing you use them for. Has anyone heard this before? I've done this and wanted to see if you ladies thought I was doing damage to my hair. Keep in mind I only do dusting to my ends and this has only happened 2-3 times.

 

[BAILEYSCREAM]

I think it's best to use a barbers scissors or a specified hair cutting scissors (very sharp).

Also thos scissors must only be used for hair. Using just any pair of scissors will only cause more split ends. I used to use a pair of paper cutting scissors to cut my hair for years and I always had split ends. I would cut and look at the end and the splits would still be there. Then I was reading an article in one of the hair magazines and I learnt that using just any scissors can seriously damage your hair. Well, split ends would be a recurring problem.

In fact if you go to a hair dresser that specialises in thermal cutting (hard to find) you won't ever get split ends.

 

[lshevonne]

Thanks I guess I better get some new scissors.

 

[Tru_Mind]

I read somewhere that any type of scissors would be ok on hair as long as that's the only thing you use them for. Has anyone heard this before? I've done this and wanted to see if you ladies thought I was doing damage to my hair. Keep in mind I only do dusting to my ends and this has only happened 2-3 times.

Hi lshevonne!

They don't literlly me "any" type of scissors their talking about scissors that you can find in the fabric dept or elsewhere, but only if you cut your hair with them(and keep them sharp). Definitely not children scissors, because they are sharp enough to cut paper not hair(this makes scissors safe for kids to use).

I know that they make it seem like the blade(whatever they call it) is better or different on professional scissors, but the different is professional scissors are made to fit the hand better, so that they can be easy to handle. Professional scissors are not always sharper than, for example, fabric scissors, and you could always sharpen them both for a sharper cut. However, I use professional scissors, because they are light-weight and easier for me to handle. When I dust, I dust my entire head, because my hair is different lengths and heavy scissors will hurt my wrist.

 

[lshevonne]

Thanks Tru Mind...
By the way I love your hair.

 

[hairmaster]

I read somewhere that any type of scissors would be ok on hair as long as that's the only thing you use them for. Has anyone heard this before? I've done this and wanted to see if you ladies thought I was doing damage to my hair. Keep in mind I only do dusting to my ends and this has only happened 2-3 times.

As a profesional hairstylist I pay up to 200.00 for shears as we call them. They come in many sizes and qualitys. Do you want to cut the hair wet or dry? My favorit for cutting hair dry after getting the hair as straight as I can is called the topblade
it will pull the hair into the blades as you cut. If you notice you constantly combing and cutting to get a cluan smooth cut. this is why you should go to a salon for you trims. Great Clips is good for this , they dont pressure you for other service.

 

[Tru_Mind]

Thanks Tru Mind...
By the way I love your hair.

Thanks lshevonne!

I agree with hairmaster too...I forgot to mention the professional scissors with the comb. To get your hair professionally trimmed it alway better(they can see the back of your head)...but you gotta keep an eye on those stylists though!

Are you good at trimming your own hair? I am, so I don't visit salons too often. I still don't mind getting my hair trimmed by a professional...just not right now.

I paid $8 or $9 for my scissors(sale price). Non-professionals like us don't need to pay $200+ dollars on scissors, especially if we plan only cut our "own" hair with them.


WOW hairmaster...that's a lot of money! I know that it's worth it though!

 

[GoingBack]

In fact if you go to a hair dresser that specialises in thermal cutting (hard to find) you won't ever get split ends.

What is thermal cutting?

 

[Tru_Mind]

What is thermal cutting?

Thermal Hair Cutting banishes split ends by heat sealing each hair therefore it retains more moisture, which gives volume, elasticity and natural shine. As a result your hair will hold it's shape and colour for longer periods of time.

No one does this in my area...I think!

 

[BAILEYSCREAM]

What is thermal cutting?

A technique which helps to seal your ends after the hair is cut, minimising breakage.
Here is a site I found doing an online search that give more information on thermal cutting (it's also known as Thera-Cut Thermal Cutting System).

http://www.thermo-cut.com/gb/

 

[hairmaster]

Thanks lshevonne!

I agree with hairmaster too...I forgot to mention the professional scissors with the comb. To get your hair professionally trimmed it alway better(they can see the back of your head)...but you gotta keep an eye on those stylists though!

Are you good at trimming your own hair? I am, so I don't visit salons too often. I still don't mind getting my hair trimmed by a professional...just not right now.

I paid $8 or $9 for my scissors(sale price). Non-professionals like us don't need to pay $200+ dollars on scissors, especially if we plan only cut our "own" hair with them.


WOW hairmaster...that's a lot of money! I know that it's worth it though!

I DIDN"T MEAN FOR EVERONE TO RUN OUT AND BUY 200 DOLLAR SHEARS, BUT TO KNOW THE PRICE SPREAD. Sorry didn"t mean to shout. but to remove split ends use ones that do a nice clean cut, and do it section by section, pull hair straight out and cut .

 

[Daisy'sHair]

This may sound crazy, but my mom would trim my hair for years when I didn't have cash to get it done at the salon. She would use a cheap brand of hair scissors that she bought at like Rite Aid or a cheap pair she bought from the BSS. Every now and again she would sharpen the blades by using a knife sharpener, they type that has a handle where you run the blade of the scissor or knife along the sharpener. she says it preserves the life and sharpness of the blade.

 

[Tru_Mind]

I DIDN"T MEAN FOR EVERONE TO RUN OUT AND BUY 200 DOLLAR SHEARS, BUT TO KNOW THE PRICE SPREAD. Sorry didn"t mean to shout. but to remove split ends use ones that do a nice clean cut, and do it section by section, pull hair straight out and cut .

hairmaster,

I understood.