Shear Perfection: Beauty Launchpad’s Editor in Chief Katie Anderson shares eight recommendations for shears.
We are not going to sugar coat it, good shears are pricey. But, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Invest in a good pair of shears, and not only will it bring better results for your clients, but it will make your job easier. We reached out to our stylist experts, asking them what shears they LOVE, and the below came in on top. So, when your budget allows and you are ready for a new pair of shears, consider one of these.
1. Olivia Garden CARA Shears
Price: $299.
Available in 5.5, 6 and 6.5”, the Cara Shears are made of VG-10 stainless steel and are ultra-sharp with a long-lasting edge. The convex blades give a smooth and easy cut for all hair texures, and the shears have an ergonomic handle design to keep hands in a natural position.
https://store.oliviagarden.com
2. Hikari Cosmos Series
Price:: $1,020-1,590.
The recently debuted Cosmos series of shears is comprised of molybdenum, cobalt and vanadium alloys (Hikari steel level 3), with 1 or 2 Rylon glides in the pivot. It is known for its sharpness, accuracy and smoothness and available in different styles and lengths to fit your needs.
3. Nik 7” King
Price: $589.
This scissor is a best-seller for barbering. Its shorter-handle to longer-blade ratio aids in quick barber-style cutting. It has a fixed finger rest and is handmade of premium stanless steel.
4. Sharkfin Monarch
Price: $849.95-999.95.
Using the finest Japanese steel, these shears are handmade to ensure unmatched razor-sharp convex edges. They are 30% lighter than conventional shears and come with a ball bearing system in the pivot area and a swivel thumb for effortless movement with crisp clean cuts. You can choose swivel or non-swivel at 5.5, 6.25 and 7”.
5. Hattori Hanzo HH1 Kamikaze
Price: $1,311.
Designed with a wide blade and exaggerated radius, this shear excels at dry slide cutting, allowing it to cut through coarse, dry hair easily. In addition to dry cutting and detail work, The Kamikaze is especially useful for curly hair (typically cut dry) with a curved shape to follow the curl pattern. It is available in 4.5, 5.5, 6 and 6.5”.
6. Tondeo Supra Texturas
Price: $755.
Complete haircuts are easy to achieve thanks to extra large catch spaces and supporting guide teeth. The two shortened finger rests of the classic shape make it possible in any hand position, also for left-handed users.
https://tondeonorthamerica.com
7. Karg K-soft Cut 6.75”
Price: $489.
Now available in 6.75”, these shears employ a zero tension system to boost and balance the blades for a true weightless cutting game. They can be used for wet to dry cuts. soft cutting and natural results.
8. Arc Scissor Phantom II
Price: $965.
This scissor was made for all-around haircutters. Handmade with Japanese steel, it excels in wet, dry, precision and slide cutting while providing all-day comfort with an ergonomic handle and permanent finger rest.
