HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS

As a stylist, your hairdressing scissors are your most precious investment (apart from yourself, of course) and we understand how difficult it can be to find a company you can trust to sharpen and service them correctly and with care.  

​Here are some of our most FAQ's:

How much does it cost?

Please see our Price List page for more information.

What sharpening equipment do you use? 

We sharpen using the Hamaguri flat hone and Japanese whetstones, as well as a diamond wheel and polishing wheel where required (amongst other tools). Only very minimal metal is removed to preserve the scissor and create a super-sharp edge.

How can I get my scissors sharpened? 

Call us to book your scissors in for sharpening, you have the following service options: 
  • Take advantage of our 'while-u-wait' service at our premises in Rochford.  This takes on average 30 minutes (popular with mobile stylists) 
  • Not in a hurry? Book your scissors in, then drop them off and pick them up at your convenience.

How often should they be sharpened? 

We recommend having your scissor sharpened every 6-8 months if you use them regularly, perhaps sooner if you cut un-washed hair as the blades will blunt more quickly, possibly 3-4 months.  If you are not sure whether they require sharpening, try this test:   

  1. Take a piece of single ply tissue paper, lay it down over an edge so it hangs freely  
  2. Lightly spray it with water to dampen it 
  3. Take your scissors and without using any sideways pressure, make a single cut in the tissue from the bottom edge upwards through the entire length of your scissor 
  4. This cut will tell you how good the edges of your scissors are and will highlight dull areas and imperfections.  Looking at the cut, was it patchy in places, did it fold or chew the tissue or didn't it cut at all? 
  5. Any result other than a perfectly neat, straight cut without catching, means your scissors require some attention.   
  6. Call us on 07900 906544 to book them in for a sharpen.