Blade Upkeep

The scissors you have purchased are one of the most important tools you own. Without a doubt they are probably one of the most expensive items you work with, and you want to take care of them.

Scissors lose their sharpness gradually and cause the need for additional pressure with your hands to make cuts.  This is a problem that builds slowly and sometimes is not noticed immediately.  Not only can this cause damage to the blades and edges, but it will also increase the probability of hand soreness  and potential carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. 

Of course, frequency of scissor sharpening depends a lot on use, whether you cut wet hair or dry hair, clean or dirty hair, and often proper storing and cleaning. Typically you should sharpen at a minimum of every six months. This varies greatly on use, but proper sharpening will make your shears last longer and help to prevent hand injuries. 

Another factor you want to consider is the corrosion of the blades.  Somehow people believe that because the blades are stainless steel, nothing can happen to them.  Liquids such as some hair tints, or perm liquids can cause small pitting of the blades.  If you wipe your scissors/shears off with a chemically treated cloth when finished, your expensive equipment  will stay in good condition much longer.