How to Fix Hair Scissors
Beautician scissors can be very costly, and they unfortunately can be ruined easily. When cutting wet hair, the moisture from the hair can stay on the scissors if they are not properly dried. After some time, this will cause the scissors' blades to rust and dull. Dull scissors, in return, will not be able to cut hair well: it can leave the hair jagged and frayed. Instead of spending lots of money on new scissors, clean them properly and get them sharpened when they've started to weaken. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Open the scissors blades as if ready to cut a piece of paper.
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Hold the sharpening stone in your non-dominant hand and place one of the blades against the stone.
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Move the blade forward and diagonally against the stone. Do this carefully and in one motion (do not run the blade back-and-forth)
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Always work scissors from the point to the pivot.
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Place the second blade onto the stone and repeat steps 2-4.
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Open and close the scissors quickly as if cutting something. This rapid motion will remove any stone shavings that may have gotten trapped within the pivot of the blade.
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Clean the blades with a damp paper towel. Always thoroughly dry the blades immediately after wiping them down to avoid rusting.
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Test the sharpness of blades. You can do this by cutting a piece of paper like normal. If the paper is cut cleanly and without jagged lines, the scissors are sharpened, If not, they need to be redone.
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Tips & Warnings
Sharpening stones can be found at local hardware stores. Any newly purchased stone should be soaked overnight in a light machine oil.
To avoid blades from dulling, always make sure they are dry. Wipe up any moisture left on the blades after cutting wet hair.
Sharpen the scissors away from your body to avoid injury.
