Filing scissors: what they are, what they are used for, how to choose them

Filing scissors are a special hairdressing tool that the master uses to thin the ends of the hair. They have cutting blades with teeth. Therefore, only part of the hair in the strand is cut. Thanks to this cut and edging of the hairstyle turns out smooth. Consider the use of filing scissors and tips on the choice.

Application of filing scissors

The method of filing hair is used for the following tasks:

• To make smooth soft cuts along the contour of the hairstyle and at the transitions of the cascade haircut.
• To thin out the thick cut at the karets or long hair.
• Add volume to a hairstyle.
• Improve the appearance of split ends.

Filing scissors are used to create both straight and oblique cuts. Only the ends or the entire length of hair can be cut. This depends on the type of hairstyle and cutting technique. Filleting is especially important if the hair is thick.

Some methods of hair filing techniques:

• Slicing - sliding, done slowly. The filing scissors are placed parallel to the hair and a sliding motion is performed.
• Pointing is suitable for fine hair. This technique removes damage, split ends.
• The “injection” technique is performed at different levels of the hair web. The curl is stretched and thinned in several places with careful movements.
• Notched cut is filleting at the level of one and a half centimeters from the ends of the hair. The ends are cut at an incline.

How to choose filing scissors

The tool for thinning hair differs in the type of arrangement of teeth. They can be on one blade or on both sides. Single-sided scissors thin hair faster, but cut more hair. Therefore, they are suitable for experienced hairdressers. Double-sided filing scissors leave more hairs in the curl. It is very difficult to spoil a strand with these scissors. Therefore, this tool is suitable for beginners. However, the filleting process takes longer.

The more teeth on the blade of the scissors, the more frequent they are, the softer the hair cut will turn out. Beginners are better to choose a tool with a large number of teeth. Then the errors will not be visible. Filing scissors with a large distance between the teeth are used to form torn and non-standard haircuts. They are suitable for experienced masters. If you are inexperienced, you can make a cut in the wrong place or grab too much hair.

Slicing scissors differ in size. It is chosen according to the size of the hands of the master. For a girl it is better to take smaller models, and for a male hairdresser - larger.

What else is important to pay attention to when choosing filing scissors:

• The best material of filing scissors - stainless steel. Such a tool serves for a long time, does not rust.
• The handles of filing scissors are made entirely of metal or they have silicone rings. Scissors with handles made of plastic weigh less, they are not cold. However, metal handles are stronger but not as nice to the touch.
• When the shape of the filing scissors in the upper part, where the handles, repeats the shape of the palm, then they are comfortable to hold.

Choosing filing scissors, it is worth giving preference to products of well-known brands in the hairdressing environment. You can read reviews on the Internet about specific models of the tool. This will help you determine how comfortable they are to work with, how long the product lasts, and what kind of cut is obtained.