When you style a client’s hair, you want to ensure your cutting shears are sharp enough for the task. However, it is easy to make sharpening mistakes that can do more harm than good. Here are several common mistakes to avoid when sharpening cutting shears.

Trying To Sharpen With Aluminum Foil

One mistake you can make when sharpening your cutting shears is using aluminum foil. Although it may seem like an ideal, low-cost option, please refrain from using it. Unfortunately, when you use the foil, you risk rounding the blade’s edge and ruining its effectiveness.

Sharpening Shears With Kitchen Tools

It is easy to look at your shears and think, “I could sharpen these the same way I do a kitchen knife.” That assumption is incorrect. It would be best if you did not use kitchen sharpening tools to sharpen your shears since the blade shape and quality are different.

Using Sandpaper

You might think cutting through sandpaper would be a great way to sharpen your shears, but the process can do more harm than good. The sandpaper can hurt the shears’ inside structure, and a professional would have to shave down metal to get it back to its original shape. Stick to methods that allow you to provide proper maintenance to hair-cutting scissors.

Trying To Sharpen Shears With No Expertise

Another common mistake to avoid when sharpening cutting shears is trying to do it without experience. You wouldn’t try to fix your plumbing if you had no knowledge of pipes, so you shouldn’t try to sharpen your shears if you do not understand their mechanics. You take the risk of making things worse and having to buy a new pair.

Avoiding Help

It can be hard for some people to ask for help, but not asking a professional to sharpen your shears when you don’t have the knowledge is an ill-advised choice. A professional can help you extend the life of your shears so they continue giving you quality performance at the salon. Don’t be afraid to admit you are out of your depth, and it’s time to ask for someone to give you a hand.

By avoiding these errors, you can avoid damaging your shears and ensure you or someone else sharpens them properly. Your salon will be grateful, and so will your clients.

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