Hairdressing Scissors & tools

Choose the right hairdressing scissors and tools

Start with the haircut you want to achieve. Cutting scissors are the choice for trimming lengths and shaping a fringe, while thinning shears help soften heavy sections and blend layers. If you are building a home haircut kit, a scissor set can bring the essentials together. Capes, spray bottles and finishing tools make the whole setup more practical, whether you cut at home or in a salon.

Match your tools to the task

• Cutting scissors for defined lines: Straight blades let you trim lengths and create a clear outline. The range includes steel scissors with specially sharpened blades, plus models with offset handles and finger support for a more controlled hold.
• Thinning shears for softer texture: Toothed blades cut part of a section rather than the whole section, helping you remove bulk and soften blunt lines. The bronze and rainbow thinning shears have 26 teeth, giving you a dedicated option for blending and texturising.
• Scissor sets for a coordinated kit: Sets pairing cutting scissors with thinning shears cover both shaping and finishing. Choose a set with a comb if you need a sectioning tool too, or the UNIQ home haircut set with a nylon cape to help keep clothing covered.
• Capes and cutting collars for a tidier setup: The classic black nylon cape has an adjustable neck closure and lightweight, waterproof construction. A child size cape offers a smaller option for family haircuts. A cutting collar helps keep loose hair and colouring products away from clothes and provides a defined cutting line for bobs and longer styles.
• Preparation, finishing and storage tools: A hairdressing spray bottle distributes water evenly before cutting. A soft bristle neck brush sweeps away loose clippings around the neck, ears and face, while a scissor holder keeps your scissors organised and ready for the next trim.

For smaller grooming tasks, the collection also includes rounded tip nose hair scissors for trimming nose and ear hair. These serve a different purpose from the straight cutting scissors used to shape a haircut.

Cutting scissors or thinning shears?

For a straightforward length trim, start with cutting scissors. Thinning shears are an additional tool when you want to reduce bulk, blend layers or add movement without shortening the entire section. Their toothed blades make them different from ordinary cutting scissors, so they are not a direct replacement for the pair you use to establish the haircut's outline.

A set containing both types is useful if you want to shape first and refine the texture afterwards. Set contents vary: some include a comb, while others include a cape. Choose the combination that fills the gaps in your existing kit rather than assuming every set contains the same accessories.

Keep your scissors ready for the next trim

A simple care routine helps preserve smooth movement and keeps your tools ready to use.

1. Wipe the blades clean after each use to remove loose hair and moisture.
2. Occasionally apply a drop of scissor oil to the pivot point to keep the movement smooth.
3. Store scissors in a protective case to help prevent knocks to the blades. A dedicated holder is useful for keeping your workstation organised.

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