Common questions

Can I thin my own hair with thinning shears?

by Bobbi Devlin

Can I thin my own hair with thinning shears?

While there is certainly still room for error, our experts deem thinning shears safe to use at home, with the necessary precautions. Thinning shears have a softer edge than hair cutting scissors, so you’re less likely to hurt yourself or accidentally chop sections of hair.

Do I need thinning scissors?

Thinning scissors may not always be needed at the end of every haircut or trim. They’re only needed when the hair needs thinning or removing unwanted bulk. Overuse can cause a change to the texture of the hair making it thin towards the ends. The hair can feel weak, thin and brittle if not used correctly.

How can I make my hair thin?

How to Make Your Hair Thinner

  1. Try a Straightening Treatment. There are so many tricks to thinning your hair.
  2. Use the Shearing Method to Manage Thick Hair.
  3. D.I.Y.: Invest in the right thinning shears.
  4. Update Your Wash-and-Care Routine.
  5. Update Your Styling Routine When Learning How to Thin Out Thick Hair.
  6. Use a Blow-Dry Cream.

Are thinning scissors bad for thick hair?

We have had many people ask about thinning shears- the specific type of hair scissors that hairstylists and barbers use to thin out thick and curly hair or to shape and texturise- and whether or not they will cause damage to your hair. The simple answer is a Yes! Thinning scissors can cause damage to your hair.

How to cut your own hair with scissors?

Invest in a pair of styling shears. Put down the kitchen scissors!

  • Cut less than you think you need to. You can always take more hair off,but you can’t add back what you’ve already chopped!
  • Work with your natural hair texture. Snip hair when it’s dry if your strands are curly or wavy so you can get a better idea of what the final look

    • What are the best professional scissors for hair?

    A premium 6 Star rated shear, the 6.0″ Kamisori Diamond Texturizer is the best-in-class among professional haircutting scissors available. Handcrafted from premium Japanese ATS-314 Steel, these hair cutters are great for thinning and texturing.

    How to thin hair with thinning shears?

    Dry your hair after cutting.

  • Use your index and middle fingers to portion out the hair you want to blend. You can also use a comb.
  • Make gradual cuts upwards by placing the flat, toothless edge of the shear at the bottom.
  • Hold, cut, and repeat until the different sections meet.

    • Which is the best hair scissors thinning shears?

    Selection & Reviews of Top Thinning Shears Suvorna Ador 6.5″ This thinning scissors rightly found its way to the top in the thinning category. It is stylish and comfortable with your hands. Goody hair thinning shears This shears is one of the lightest as it is simply made with stainless steel and plastic handles. These are our uber-budget choice. Tweezerman 2000