Question 1

How much does hairdressing scissor sharpening cost?

Accepted Answer

Beveled hairdressing scissors are $55. Convex (Japanese-style) scissors are $85, sharpened on dedicated convex equipment. Thinning and texturizing shears are $40 regardless of edge type. Prices include a full clean, edge restoration, tension adjustment, and oiling. Free Express Post return on orders over $100, so a convex pair plus thinners ships back free.

Question 2

What is the difference between convex and beveled scissors?

Accepted Answer

Beveled scissors have a flat angle ground onto the edge, common on entry and mid-range shears. Convex scissors have a smooth curved hamaguri taper used on premium Japanese brands. Convex shears cut quieter and slice cleanly through wet hair, but they need specialist equipment to sharpen. Run a flat hone over a convex edge and you flatten the geometry permanently.

Question 3

Can you sharpen left-handed scissors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Left-handed shears are sharpened the same as right-handed pairs and cost the same. The blades are reversed but the edge geometry is identical, so a competent sharpener handles both without issue. Send them in marked or unmarked, we identify the hand from the blade ride and finger ring layout before any work starts.

Question 4

How often should hairdressing scissors be sharpened?

Accepted Answer

Most working stylists sharpen every 6-8 months. If you cut full-time on dry hair or do a lot of slice cutting, expect closer to 6 months. Salon scissors used part-time can stretch to 9-12 months. Sharpen before the edge starts pushing hair or folding wet sections, not after, since waiting causes more material loss when restored.

Question 5

Which hairdressing scissor brands do you sharpen?

Accepted Answer

All major brands. Mizutani, Kasho, Joewell, Yasaka, Hikari, Juntetsu, Kamisori, Matsui, Jaguar, Tondeo, Wahl, and Andis. We treat each brand on equipment matched to its edge type, so a Mizutani convex stays convex and a beveled Jaguar gets the correct flat hone. Workshop turnaround is 2-3 business days from receipt.

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