Hair scissors are the pair of scissors used for all purposes of hair. There are various type available meeting different requirements of hair. They are used not only for cutting purposes but also for thinning purposes as well. These tools are designed accordingly as per their functions. Hair cutting, thinning and even texturing scissors are some of the examples to various types available in the market today.

Hair scissors are important and necessary tools for a hairstylist. Choosing the right pair is not at all an easy task. With its sharpness and design, it can offer the best possible hairstyle for you. According to the different hair textures, different styles of hair scissors are used. Here is a short note on points to be kept in mind while selecting a best quality pair of these tools.

Firstly, the right kind of hair scissors with the right kind of blades is to be selected. There are basically two types of scissor blades. One is Bevelled Edged and the other one is convex edged.

Beveled Edged, originated by Germans is one of the oldest forms of scissor blades used for hair cutting purposes. Comparatively cheaper, such blades are unable to perform the latest hair cutting techniques like slide cutting functions. It has a very durable impact but requires a lot of force and effort during the haircut.

Convex edged are the latest form of hair cutting blades innovated by the Japanese. Compared to the earlier form of blades, convex blades hair scissors are capable of performing all kinds of latest hair cutting techniques. Although, such pair of blades requires high maintenance and thus, offers smooth cutting.

Secondly, the handle of the hair scissors are to be noted well. The handles help you offer a comfortable haircut to the customers. Basically, three types of handles are available in the market. Handle with offset grip, handle with opposite grip and handle with crane grip. Each form of handle has its own features and its own advantages. Though, handle with opposite grip is preferred to be used by professional hairstylist.

The final step is to choose the right blade length for the right pair of hair scissors. In order to locate the right length of the blade, special care is to be taken about hair cutting technique as well as your size of the hands.