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Professional Hairdressing Scissors - A Guide To Using Texturising Scissors
Texturising scissors are a must-have tool for all hairstylists. Not only do they add volume and texture to your haircuts, but they can also work in the same way as thinning scissors. Here’s everything you need to know about texturising shears. WE LOVE THE LOOK THAT TEXTURISING SCISSORS PROVIDE JUST AS MUCH AS YOU USE CODE 'TEXTURE' FOR 30% OFF STOREWIDE Texturising Shears vs Thinning Shears How are texturising scissors different from thinning shears? In most cases they are the same but some hairdressers might argue that texturising scissors have fewer teeth with wider gaps to create texture, whereas thinning scissors have more teeth with less space between them to remove weight from the hair. However, both types of scissor can achieve similar results. Texturising scissors can also reduce thickness, and both scissors can be used to soften the edges of a haircut for a more seamless finish. What Do Texturising Scissors Do? Texturising scissors, as mentioned, have fewer teeth with wider gaps between them. This design ensures that they can remove more hair than thinning shears. However, the end result of the haircut has more volume, and the shape of the cut is enhanced with added texture. As with most hairdressing tools, texturising scissors can be used in different ways to achieve different results. If you use them in a similar way to thinning scissors, they can be a useful way to work on really thick hair. You can learn how to thin hair on our previous blog post, which you can find here. How To Use Texturising Scissors An important first step to cutting hair with texturising scissors is to make sure the hair is completely dry. This ensures you can see how the hair naturally falls as you cut. The hair should also be cut into the desired shape and length. You are now ready to start cutting. Working in sections, take the ends of the hair between your fingers and make a cut. Be conscious that the more cuts you make, the more hair you will remove from the ends. For an in-depth look into cutting men’s hair, you can see how our ambassador, Charlie Gray, uses our Black Edition Texturising Scissor: What Hair Types Can Texturising Scissors Be Used On? Texturising scissors are ideal for thick hair. If used correctly, texturising scissors can also be used on fine hair without removing unwanted amounts of hair. Take your scissors and cut very close to the ends of the hair. This will add texture without removing too much weight. Be mindful when working on curly hair with texturising scissors. Removing too much hair on a curly head can damage the natural curl pattern and cause frizz. Generally, curly hair - especially coils - already have a lot of texture and volume. But if you decide to use texturising scissors on curly hair, keep them close to the ends, and don’t over-do it! The Perfect Bundle - Our Texturising Scissor Is Available In Our Subscription Our Complete Black Edition Set not only includes our Black Edition Scissor and razor, but also our amazing Texturising Scissor! We are proud to make our scissors affordable and accessible, which is why this set can be yours with a monthly subscription. For more information, you can find the whole set here. WE LOVE THE LOOK THAT TEXTURISING SCISSORS PROVIDE JUST AS MUCH AS YOU USE CODE 'TEXTURE' FOR 30% OFF STOREWIDE
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How To Use Hair Thinning Scissors
Thinning scissors can remove weight and add texture to your cuts. From how to use them to whether or not they damage hair, here’s our ultimate hair thinning scissors guide. What Are Thinning Scissors? Hair thinning shears have one blade with teeth and one without. If you look closely at the blade with teeth, you will notice that there are small, evenly spaced grooves. Whilst thinning shears are slightly different from texturising scissors, they both remove hair without losing the length or shape of the haircut. Thinning scissors work to remove weight from the hair, whereas texturising scissors add volume and movement to the style. If you're looking for some texturising scissors, why not try the LEAF 'Black Edition Texturising Scissor? You can check it out here: Common Misconceptions About Thinning Scissors A misconception that we often hear is that thinning scissors are a ‘lazy hairdressers tool’. It is true that you can use regular scissors to achieve a similar result by cutting in an upwards direction from the ends of the hair. However, this method is not only time consuming, but will never give you the seamless finish that thinning scissors do. Why snip away at individual strands of hair when there is an amazing tool that can give your client even better results? Another misconception is that you should use thinning scissors on curly hair. Whilst curly hair often needs weight removed, this should be done with layers instead. Using thinning scissors on the ends can ruin the curl pattern and give your client frizz. How Do Thinning Scissors Work? Hair thinning scissors have those evenly spaced grooves for a reason. They make it possible to cut less hair from a section than regular cutting shears. Just like any other type of scissor, using different techniques will give you different results. If you are working on thick hair, then you might use thinning scissors to reduce the density of the hair. However, you can also use thinning scissors on other hair types when you just want to soften the edges without losing the beautiful shape you have created. How To Choose Thinning Scissors As a rule of thumb, the more teeth or grooves on a pair of thinning scissors, the more subtly the look will be altered. If you are cutting thick hair, then a pair of scissors with fewer teeth would remove the weight more quickly. However, when working on finer hair or when you want to add that gorgeous texture, scissors with more teeth would be best suited for the job. How To Cut Hair With Thinning Scissors So, we’ve picked the right thinning scissors, but how do we use them? It is important to use thinning scissors on dry hair, as it is a lot easier to see how the hair naturally falls. Working in sections is also crucial to create an even look. Whether you are working on men or women’s hair, never use the thinning scissors near the root. This could create short, spiky hairs that stick up from the rest of the hair. With thinning scissors, we want to stick to creating a blended, seamless look. On longer hair, angle your thinning scissors downwards in the direction of hair growth. With each snip, keep the blades closed and glide the scissors down as if you are combing through the hair. The higher from the ends of the hair you start, the more weight you are going to remove. On short hair, you can pull the hair up from the root. Simply cut along the line of the shape you have already created. Be mindful of the number of cuts you are making, as too many can take off more hair than you intended to. For an in-depth look into cutting men’s hair, you can see how our ambassador, Charlie Gray, uses our Black Edition Texturising Scissor: Are Thinning Scissors Bad For Hair? If used incorrectly, thinning shears can do more damage than good. As mentioned, over-thinning the hair or starting too close to the root can leave your client with that spiky, static hair look. It can also damage the ends of the hair, leaving it looking stringy. How To Clean Thinning Scissors Sticking to hygiene standards is of course the main reason you will want to keep your hair tools clean, but keeping your scissors spotless will increase their longevity. The notches of your thinning scissors make them slightly harder to clean than regular scissors. But with some warm water and a cleaning agent, you can keep your scissors looking shiny and new. When deep cleaning, be sure to open the blades wide enough to get between every tooth. It is important to rinse the cleaning agent and dry the scissors thoroughly. For a quick clean between cuts, use a clean cloth to wipe down your scissors. Try The LEAF ‘Black Edition’ Texturising Scissor How would you like a scissor that can remove weight, but also create texture and soften lines? Our Texturising Scissor can make this happen! These versatile shears will let you explore your creativity with freedom and expression. And what’s more, they are available as part of our Complete Black Edition Set Subscription. WE LOVE THE LOOK THAT TEXTURISING SCISSORS PROVIDE JUST AS MUCH AS YOU USE CODE 'TEXTURE' FOR 30% OFF STOREWIDE
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Owning A Hair Salon During The Pandemic
With salons being forced to close their doors, it is undeniable that the pandemic has been tough. Find out more about our experiences and exclusive tips.
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The Hair Scissors Subscription You Didn’t Know You Needed
Everything you need to know about our Scissors Subscription.
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Why paper not foil is the future choice for highlights and Balayage!
Here at Leaf we are always searching for products and tools to make the hairdressing industry more sustainable. We believe that we have found the future, sustainable alternative to hair foil! Exciting!!! Now, you ask, what's wrong with using foil? Producing foil consumes about 1,400 gallons of gasoline and emits about 12 tons of greenhouse gases. It also takes up to 400 years to break down, making it one of the biggest contributor of waste in landfills. An average of 2 kilometres of tin foil a month are being dumped all over the world by salons. This becomes an expensive price to pay for the environment, especially when waste disposal is a global crisis. As salon owners, we want success in our business, but how do we make it sustainable and earth-friendly? What can we do about it? Are there better alternatives? Paper not Foil not only can replace foil but also help save the environment. It is made from 100% recycled industrial scraps and degrades. It is manufactured using a waterless technology that uses 96% less energy to produce than aluminium. Paper not foil is even better than hair foil because its chalk-like texture makes it easy to hold and contain hair. No need to fold the sides so you can also save time in the application! Just glide smoothly to remove, no need for painful pulling or snagging! Cut it any way you want, just like foil and reuse for up to three times and save money. This amazing product is revolutionary. Instead of using non-biodegradable foil, now you have the option of using PAPER! Be part of the solution and be pro-environment. Salon stylists and owners have influence over their clients since they chat and share stories, opinions, and advice. That's why we can directly influence client's over social responsibility. Let's do our share in promoting the environment and help build a sustainable future. Not only can this method help you save money but it can also strengthen your brand identity as a salon with and for a cause. Check out Paper not foil now in our store!
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LEAF'S STORY SO FAR.
LEAF Scissors has had an amazing few months. We launched officially in August and have gone from strength to strength since we launched. I wanted to take a bit of time to tell you about the history of the brand, where we are now & plans for the future! The idea for Leaf scissors first came to me just over a year ago. I saw that there was not a scissor brand in the market that had a sustainable aspect to their brand and I wondered if I could come up with something new and exciting that would give me the opportunity to not only build a new brand (Something I aspired to do anyway!) but also make a conscious impact on the industry and help in some way to make a difference to the environment. I'm a hairdresser myself so know the importance of having amazing scissors when cutting hair. I set about finding amazing high quality, Japanese steel scissors, which are hand made. This level of craftsmanship is so important to me as I believe that these scissors need to be of the highest quality and build to last. After some trial and design changes (Including deciding that I wanted them to be black )I fell in love with the scissors straight and went about making our first ever order. I ordered enough I thought to last 6 months for a new business. (3 months later we were out of stock!) I knew that I wanted to make a conscious effort to help the environment so I looked for a way to do so. I decided that planting trees is what I want to do. I researched and found ONE TREE PLANTED. ONE TREE PLANTED gave us a way of planting trees all over the world! we are so proud to plant 10 tress for every pair sold! I sourced high quality recycled packaging so that the scissors were in plastic free boxes and wrapping. As soon as I saw the logo on the box example, I knew I had made the right choice, The look and feel of the packaging led us to be inspired to do our scissor shoot (Who knew scissors could look so amazing.) We wanted plants and leafs to play a massive part in the look of the brand, & we were instantly in love with the photos of the product. Once the website was built we were ready to go! We officially launched in August last year and have not looked back since! Since the launch we have had some amazing successes already: - We have been featured in a lot of our favourite industry magazines (One to watch in creative head, Product features in HJ and Tribute and an editorial article in professional hairdresser) Thanks to all of the teams at the magazine's! - We have grown to over 700 social followers (Not bad for a few months) - We have 3 ambassadors across the U.K. with a combined following of close to 100K! (We're looking for more next year too) - We have signed up distributors in the U.K and in Greece and we are speaking to other countries in Europe now. - We sold all of our opening stock twice as fast as expected! All in all a pretty amazing start for such a young brand! 2020 brings with it some amazing new possibilities for LEAF. In January we are going to launch a new service and a new product! - We are launching Klarna 'pay in 3' in the new year to help hairdressers spread the costs. This will allow you to spread the payments of scissors across 3 payments so that it does not cost so much in one go! - We are also going to in January launch our next scissor, The Black edition Thinning scissor! (Thanks for your insta feedback on what products you want.) keep and eye on our instagram for more details soon! - We are also working on a truly exciting sustainable product for the hairdressing salons. We in 2020 want to help not just hairdressers but salon owners make a conscious difference to the world. more details on this exciting aspect to follow soon. We really are grateful for all of the love and support we have seen from everyone this year! We wish you all an amazing Christmas and a happy new year! Best Wishes Steve Founder of LEAF SCISSORS
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