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Benefits of Japanese Hair Shears

Published by on September 20th, 2011

Why are Japanese hair shears so famous? Just take a look at their excellent quality and you’ll see! Japanese hair shears are produced using the same kind of manufacturing techniques that would typically make fine Japanese swords. Now that’s quality.

What’s the difference between Japanese shears and other brands? The typical Japanese shear has a convex edge blade on the outside and the inside of the blade concave for extra sharpness, making it perfect for slide cutting and other modern hairstyling techniques.

A lot of the top rated professional hair shears you will find on the market today are made by Japanese manufacturers, who are constantly developing products to exceed expectations. They are continuously looking for ways to improve the hair shears and invest lifetimes to create the finest products for you.

Let’s talk a bit about what these shears are made of. Japanese stainless steel is well known for its ultra sharpness, and it can be observed when honed into scissor blades. the finger rests are specially crafted to provide you comfort, which is one of the main attributes of Japanese hair shears. You can seriously benefit from owning a pair of Japanese shears, since they are so well designed for your convenience. No more wrist pains or cramps! If you currently use shears that cause you problems you need to replace them with a better pair immediately to avoid more issues in the future.

If you decide to invest in professional Japanese shears, such as the Saki Katana, you need to remember that they need a little love and care. Use them on a clean surface and wipe them down with warm water and soft detergent to keep them in tip top shape. Open the blades properly to get rid of dirt and grease before drying with a soft towel. Oil the blades’ joint every now and again to keep them moving smoothly.

 

 


Best Hairdressing Shears for Professionals

Published by on August 23rd, 2011

As a stylist or hairdresser you have to be on your feet all day creating new styles for your customers, and getting the job done quickly with the finest results possible is your goal for keeping a customer happy. A good, professional pair of hair shears can help  and finding the best shears available will guarantee superior results, functionality, convenient use and of course, a trusty styling tool.

With so many professional hair shear brands available on the market today, it can be tough to choose one to match your own needs perfectly. Not everyone can use any pair of professional shears, the final purchase depends on a variety of factors including hand size, steel quality, blades, types of steel, whether you need a leftie model or right handed one,  and of course personal choice. Some stylists want a no nonsense pair of shears that are meant specifically for cutting, conservatively designed, highly functional and capable of keeping up with heavy workloads without fault. Others like hair shears that express their own individuality through funky, attention-grabbing designs, while being functional at the same time.

After determining what you need in a pair of professional hair shears, you can go on to choosing your own, but you’ll still be left with quite a few options. So which model is the best? One pair of professional shears that can be found at the top of the list is the Saki Katana Hairdressing Scissor . It features a minimalist and stylish design, very comfortable to use and super easy to work with. The blades are hollow-ground, triple honed and made from quality Japanese stainless steel, that’s durable and sharp. The convex edges allow you to cut wet or dry hair and the extra long crane handle with ball-bearing screw makes cutting extra smooth and soft.