How To Choose Salon Shears

The beveled blades have a serrated edge and are ideal for layer cuts, tapered cuts, and the "scissors over the comb" cuts that are popular for barbers.

For the clean, flawless or smooth looking styles, you will want to look at the convex blades. They are curved and are ideal for slide cutting or cutting as you move your hands.

There are a number of different handles to consider as well. If you cut with your thumb and middle finger, you will want to use the opposing grip scissors. They have handles that are the same length and symmetrical to the center screw.

For cutting with your thumb and ring finger, you will want to look at the offset grips. The offset grips have a short thumb handle and a longer finger handle. They allow you to move your hands naturally in fluid movements and are ideal for stylists who want to have a natural handle on the shears.

For the most open cut, you will want to look at the crane grips. They have an angled thumb and a long finger handle, allowing for less strain on the wrist and shoulder.

If you're looking for the greatest versatility, you will want to look for standard thumb scissors. they have a removable and reversible finger resting attachment that can go on either the left or right side of the shear. Also, this shear can be used with both your right hand or left-hand.

The most comfortable shear grip is the cutaway grip. It doesn't have a reversible finger resting piece, so it allows your thumb to be more free and not get cramped.

For a large freedom of movement, the anatomic thumb allows your thumb to move around because it has a rounded structure, allowing your thumb to naturally curve around it. This is very similar to the flexibility offered by the cutaway thumb shear.

To reduce hand and wrist strain, you will want to look at the rotating thumb scissors. They are the latest advancement in the Cosmetology industry and have an open hand design, which reduces thumb "travel" and creates a much more comfortable experience for the hairdresser or barber.

The Ultralite Scissors manufactured byFromm have a chrome plated handles with a flat screw which give it it's very light weight feel. These Fromm Ultralight shears have a crisp beveled edge as found in most German scissors and one serrated blade that prevents hair slippage. They are a Fromm product and their lifetime guarantee is through them.