Sharp scissors will ensure clean hair cuts.
One of the most important things to a barber or hair stylist are the scissors. Without a good set of barber scissors, a hair cut could become disastrous. Because a sharp pair of scissors cuts hair easier, keeping your barber scissors sharpened at all times will help make each hair cut and good one.
Lubricants
Lubricants are used when sharpening scissors to protect the blades and to make sharpening easier. You can purchase clipper and scissor oil from local beauty supply stores. Light machine oil or plain water may also be used on the sharpening stone. You'll want to soak the stone in the oil overnight to ensure it's properly lubricated.
Cutting Board
To avoid any injuries, you'll want to set the stone down onto a sturdy, flat surface. Using a cutting board will also help to prevent excess oil from getting onto the surrounding areas. Place the cutting board onto counter top or table, and place the stone on top of the cutting board.
Sharpening Stone
Because scissor blades are small, it's best to sharpen them using a sharpening stone. There are several different kinds of stones to choose from, and they can all be purchased at a home improvement or hardware store. The stones come in a grit size (like sand paper), and it's best to check with the manufacturer of the scissors to determine which grit is best for your scissors.
Dish Soap and Towel
Keeping your scissors consistently sharpened is the best way to keep them working like new. However, you should also clean and maintain the sharpening stone to keep it working like new, as well. Rinse the oil (or other lubricants) off of the stone with cool water. Add a few drops of dish soap to the stone and work the soap in using a scouring pad. Rinse the stone off under the water until there are no more suds. Place the stone on a dry towel to allow air dry.
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