Do You Know How to Adjust Your Haircutting Shears' Tension? Our Step by Step Instructions Can Save You Money!

Maintaining your haircutting shears can save you time and money! If cared for properly hair scissors can last for years. One of the easiest things you can do to care for your shears is checking your shears' tension (and we aren't talking about your stress level here) but, we promise that doing this atleast once a week, if not everyday, can ensure that your shears keep on cutting that hair, whether you are a professional Groomer, Hairdresser, or Barber.

Hold your scissors in one hand with the tips pointing toward the ceiling.

Open one handle to a 90 degree angle (like an "L") and let it go.

The blades should close approximately 2/3 of the way (if looking at a clock the blade should fall no further than between 2 and 3 O'clock)

If they fall completely open, the tension is set too loose. This will allow the hair to fold or bend as you cut. If the tension is too tight, your blades will not fall open. Tension that is to tight, will cause to excess wear on the inside of your scissors blade and be less ergonomic for you; as you have to use more hand force and pressure to open and close your shears.

Just think of how many times you are opening and closing your shears during ONE haircut, or grooming one dog. That is truly amazing!