How to maintain professional hair scissors?

It is important to maintain your hair scissors if you want to keep them over time. Discover our pro tips for maintaining your hair scissors in good condition.

 

Summary:

1. Cleaning the scissors
2. Drying the scissors
3. Oiling the scissors
4. Adjusting the scissors
5. Storing the scissors

Let's go!

1) Cleaning the scissors

Cleaning is an essential step to maximize the lifespan of your scissors over time. For this, you can perform daily cleaning that will help keep your scissors in good condition by following these tips:

How to clean hair scissors? 

To clean your hair scissors, it is important to use an appropriate disinfectant solution. Do not use bleach or any solutions that contain bleach. Bleach damages the steel and harms your hair scissors, which are delicate tools. Suitable solutions do not harm the scissors, as they are designed for that. You can also run your scissors under warm water to clean them.

2) Drying the scissors :

After cleaning, be sure to dry your scissors properly to store them in a dry place. Many hairdressers forget this step and store their scissors while still wet, which can damage them. Here are our tips for drying your scissors after cleaning them:

How to wipe or dry hair scissors?

After cleaning your scissors, use a dry and clean cloth to gently wipe the blades. Take your time drying to avoid cutting yourself and not damaging the edges of the scissors. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe your scissors. Completely dry your pair of scissors from all angles. It is important that your scissors are well dried before moving on to the next maintenance step.

 

 

 

3) Oiling the scissors :

Let's start by answering the frequently asked questions by hairdressers: what is the oiling of scissors, and what is it for? Here, you will find answers to these questions:

How to oil or lubricate hair scissors?

Oiling involves maintaining and cleaning the screw of the hair scissors. The screw is one of the major elements of your pair of scissors; it is what maintains the tension on your blades. Remember to oil your scissors very often. Proceed with oiling after cleaning to ensure there is no dirt or hair that hinders the maintenance oil. For each Takai scissors, an oil pen is provided. It allows you to easily oil the screw of your Takai scissors.

 

 

4) The adjustment of scissors :

Have you ever felt that your scissors have poor tension? Sometimes, scissors can loosen from use. This is completely normal. Here’s how to adjust the tension of your hair scissors to prevent them from losing performance:

How to adjust the tension of hair scissors?

Adjusting the central screw of your scissors is essential for having good tension on your blades and therefore good sharpness. It is better to have a pair of scissors that are too tight than the opposite. Blades with loose tension will damage the sharpness of your scissors, the cut will not be good, and the hair will bend.

Our tip for adjusting the tension of your scissors:

• Hold your pair of scissors as shown in diagram A, with the screw facing you; by releasing the ring, if the blade closes suddenly, it means the blade pressure is completely loosened.

• Gently adjust the blade pressure with the provided adjustment key, clockwise.

• The adjustment is done gradually by notch. Do not force it, as this may crush the washer of the screw and damage your scissors.

Diagram B shows ideal blade pressure.

If the pair of scissors is too tight, adjust the blade pressure with the adjustment key counterclockwise.

 

 

5) The storage of scissors :

How to store hair scissors?

Store your scissors in a dry place protected from shocks. A beautiful wooden case, with a foam interior, is provided with all Takai scissors. It is ideal for storing or organizing your hair scissors. Before storing them, they must be cleaned and dried so that they are in good condition. 

Avoid scissor holders where they need to be pushed towards the tip. Hairdressing scissors are delicate tools. Ideally, store them in their original boxes after cleaning and drying them.

There you go, now it's perfect! Dry, clean, and stored in their boxes, they are safe! 

 

Here are 6 tips for maintaining your professional hairdressing scissors:

1. Clean your scissors every day. At the end of the day, after using your scissors, remember to clean and maintain them daily. It is important to keep your scissors over time.
2. Disinfect your scissors with a suitable solution, recommended by the manufacturer or the brand of your scissors.
3. Take your time during maintenance as this is often when scissors get damaged. So, it is important to take your time.
4. Use a soft, dry, and clean cloth to wipe your pair of scissors.
5. Do not use any bleach-based solution. Bleach damages hairdressing scissors, which are delicate tools.
6. Store your scissors dry in the original box. By storing your scissors dry, they will be safe.

 

Maintenance of hairdressing scissors by brand:

Depending on the brand and range of your scissors, specific maintenance may be advised by the manufacturer. At Ciseaux Premium, we know the maintenance methods according to the brands and ranges of scissors available on the website.

 

1) Maintenance of Jaguar scissors :

To maintain the quality of your Jaguar scissors in the best possible way, maintenance is necessary. The Jaguar scissors are intended for cutting natural hair.

• Handle your scissors gently so they do not suffer shocks. When not in use, scissors should always be stored dry and protected from impacts.

• Jaguar Solingen recommends daily maintenance for their scissors.

• Wipe the blades and the joint of your Jaguar scissors every day with a soft, dry cloth. Apply a drop of Jaguar maintenance oil at the joint, also called the "pivot."

• Open and close the scissors several times to evenly distribute the oil. The oil ensures the flexibility of opening and closing the blades, a lasting sharpness, and optimal cutting performance.

• If you have a pair of scissors with a flexible ring, that is, a rotating thumb ring, we recommend cleaning and oiling it as well.

 

 

2) Maintenance of Tondeo scissors :

• The Tondeo scissors should be cleaned every day with a cloth soaked in oil to maintain impeccable cutting quality.

• In case of significant dirt buildup, rinse your Tondeo scissors with warm water, then rub the entire scissors, including the edges, with a little scissor oil. Take your time with this step to avoid injury and not damage your Tondeo scissors.

• It is best to apply a drop of Tondeo oil on the pivot every day to keep the cut correct.

• Keep your Tondeo scissors securely and avoid having the central screw too loose to prevent damage to the tip and blades.

• Regular sharpening extends the lifespan of Tondeo scissors. Always proceed with a factory revision at Tondeo as it is the only way to sharpen your Tondeo scissors according to the rules and procedures of Tondeo.

 

 

3) Maintenance of Takai scissors :