Shear Care 101: How to Maintain Your Salon Shearsfeaturing Fromm
Your shears are one of the most important tools in your kit, but if you’re not properly caring for them, you may be missing out on their full potential. Do you know how often you should be cleaning, oiling and sharpening your shears? What about how to tension-test your shears? Below, we’re answering these FAQs (and more), so you can start showing your shears some love!
What You Need In Your Shear Kit
First things first. To get the most out of your shears, you’ll need these three basic tools in your kit. We’ll explain what to do with each tool below!
1. Clean cotton cloth
2. Shear oil
3. Tension tool
In order to keep your shears in tip-top shape, you’ll need to perform certain maintenance checks at different frequencies: after every haircut, once a week and every six months.
How Clean Hair Shears
Start by wiping down both blades with a clean, dry cotton cloth to remove hair particles, product buildup, and moisture that can cause corrosion. Wipe the blade from the pivot of the shears to the ends with your cloth. For deeper cleaning, use a small amount of alcohol on your cloth to sanitize the blades and remove any stubborn residue. Always ensure your hair shears are completely dry before storing them to prevent rust and maintain their sharp edge. During your work day, remember to close your shears and place them on a towel between uses - this will help protect the blades.How often should you clean your shears?
You should clean your shears before you start your day and again after every haircut!
How to Oil Your Shears
1. Use a single drop of oil between the blades and screw.
2. Open and close your shears several times, working the oil behind the joint. This will help release the product and hair fragments between the blades and around the screw.
3. Wipe away any excess oil.
How Often Should You Oil Your Shears?
It is recommended that you oil your hair shears once a week to prevent corrosion.
How To Tension-Test Your Shears
Your shears’ performance depends on their tension. To test your shears’ tension, hold the finger ring in your left hand with the blade pointing up, open the shears 90 degrees with your right hand and then release. An angle of 10 to 30 degrees between the blades is ideal.
- If the angle is less than 10 degrees, the tension is too loose.
- If the angle is more than 30 degrees, the tension is too tight.
- Use the tension tool from your kit to adjust the shears. To tighten, turn the screw to the right. To loosen, turn the screw to the left.
- Make small adjustments and test after each one, until the tension is right.
How Often Should You tension-test Your Shears?
Perform a tension test weekly as part of your regular shear maintenance routine, or whenever you notice your hair shears aren't cutting as smoothly as usual. Heavy use, temperature changes, and regular cleaning can gradually affect your shears' tension, so consistent monitoring ensures optimal performance. If you find yourself constantly readjusting the tension, it may be time for professional servicing to address underlying mechanical issues.
How to sharpen your hair shears
Sharpening your hair shears will vary depending on:
- The material of your shears
- The edge type of your shears
- The overall quality level of your shears (a case helps!)
- What type of hair your cutting (dry and color-treated hair will damage shears faster)
Professional sharpening should always be done by a qualified shear technician who understands the specific angle and geometry of your shears' edge. Never attempt to sharpen your shears yourself using household tools, as this can permanently damage the blade's precise cutting edge and void any warranty. When selecting a sharpening service, choose one that specializes in professional salon shears and can restore your blades to their original factory specifications. Pro Tip: Beauty shows often feature tool-sharpening vendors who will sharpen your shears at a discount!
How Often Should You Sharpen Your Shears?
You’ll need to sharpen the blades every six months Carrying shears in a case is the best way to keep them sharp and protected!
Hair Shear Troubleshooting
Sometimes your shears will need additional maintenance. Follow these guidelines to easily solve your most common shear dilemmas.
- All nicks on the blade require sharpening.
- If your shears fold or push hair, double-check the tension. Usually, this means the tension is too loose. If the folding or pushing continues, have your shears sharpened.
Shop hair shears and more at marlo beauty Supply
At Marlo Beauty Supply, we understand that quality hair shears are the foundation of exceptional hairstyling, which is why we carry premium brands like Cricket and Fromm Pro. Our extensive selection of professional hair shears, along with all the shear oils you need to keep them in peak condition, ensures you'll find everything required to maintain your cutting edge. With our guaranteed wholesale pricing and expert customer service, Marlo Beauty Supply is your trusted partner in building and maintaining a professional toolkit that will serve you and your clients for years to come.
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