Clean. Oil. Tension

• Make them cut better

• Ensure longer lasting sharpness
• Stop them corroding
• Extend the cutting life of your scissors
• Prevent build up of debris and bacteria around the pivot area

Very carefully rinse your scissors with warm water and carefully dry with a paper towel (do not rub the sharp edges with the paper towel), make sure you remove all hair and moisture; remember to pay particular attention to the screw/pivot area.

Use the tip of your oil dispenser to apply a thin line of good quality scissor oil along the scissor blades and apply a drop of oil to the screw/pivot area. Oil will help draw the hair out and will protect the screw by sealing out moisture.

If you are oiling scissors with a thumb tensioner; oil between the blades and on the back of the screw head.

If you are oiling scissors with a flat screw; oil between the blades and on the head.

Gently close and open the scissors a few times to allow the lubricant to reach the washer.

Carefully remove excess oil and debris with a clean paper towel.
 

If you do not regularly check the adjustment of your scissors, your scissors will not cut correctly.

You should check the tension adjustment at the beginning of every day.

Loose tension will cause the scissors to fold the hair at the tips and consequently you will use extra pressure to solve this problem.

Tight tension will cause the blades to grind against each other and consequently you will have to use more pressure to open and close the scissors.

Both lose and tight tension will damage the sharp edges, cause user fatigue and could lead to hand problems.

Whilst the scissors are closed, point the scissor tips towards the ceiling.

Choose the blade that houses the finger rest and open this blade to form a cross; then release this blade.

The scissors should not close, and depending on whether you are left or right handed the blade should stop between the
1 and 2 o clock position or the 10 and 11 o clock position.

The blades must be closed when attempting to adjust tension.

More tension = clockwise   and  Less tension = anti-clockwise

Some long blades or scissors with a balance face insert may need to be tighter. No scissor should be looser.

If in any doubt, please do not hesitate to phone us.

Telephone 01953 604345 / 07792 678765