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What size Hairdressing Scissors should I Buy?

Suppose you are a hairdresser that determines whether a hairdressing scissor is appropriate for you or not, depending upon the size of the hairdressing scissor. In that case, you can be categorized into the category of professional hairdressers.

But the overall hairdressing blade size is not confined to only one factor alone. You need to take a look at the blade edge as well as the blade length in detail.

What size Hairdressing Scissors should I Buy?

Suppose you are a hairdresser that determines whether a hairdressing scissor is appropriate for you or not, depending upon the size of the hairdressing scissor. In that case, you can be categorized into the category of professional hairdressers.

But the overall hairdressing blade size is not confined to only one factor alone. You need to take a look at the blade edge as well as the blade length in detail.

Blade Edge impact on the length.

Convex Edge

Hairdressers know that the convex-edged blades are way bulkier than others. You must understand that the length of the blade is heavily influenced by the weight of the convex edge itself.

The term convex edge is used for a particular category of blades with a shorter length and curved outer edge. On the contrary, the cutting edge of the convex blade has a sharper and more refined angle. This type of blade is usually best for smooth and precision-based cutting.

Beveled Edge

Among hairdressers around the globe, the beveled edge is the most commonly used blade design type. Compared to the convex edge, the beveled edge is lighter and more extended, widely used for comb-based cutting. However, the thumb pressure you will need in the case of a beveled edge is much higher than the rest.

Generally, the type of beveled edge used by most hairdressers is the one with a serrated edge. The serrations allow the air to pass through the blade from time to time. As a result, the blade gets a blunter end.

Multiple Blade Lengths

The 5.5’’ to 6’’ blade

Now that we already know the dynamics of the blade edge and its impact on blade usage, let’s look at exactly how using various blade lengths impacts the cutting ratio. The 5.5’’ to 6’’ long hairdressing blade length is the most common family of blade lengths.

The majority of the hairdressers around the globe prefer using blades of this length range as such edges are genuinely exceptional for palm to palm cutting. If you don’t require much support from the comb, these blades will be the best choice.

The 6.5’’ to 7’’ blade

This range of blade length is termed as the range that hairdressers do not commonly use. You will need some exceptional level of hairdressing skills to handle blades of this length like a professional.

Besides being occasionally used for combless cutting, these blades are frequently used for slide cutting, precision cutting, and cutting around the face for a cleaner look. If you know how to use these blades effectively, the 6.5’’ to 7’’ blade length range will surely save you a lot of time.

Some popular Ninja Scissors hairdressing shears with an exceptional blade length

SLIM Scissor

These two scissors are included in the Ninja Scissors suite, specifically designed with a longer blade length. First, we have got the fantastic SLIM scissor with a 6.0’’ long Hamaguri convex razor edge blade made from 440C forged Japanese stainless-steel blade.

Because of its slimmer blade design dynamics, the SLIM scissor is suitable for precision-based cutting. The removable finger rest also gives you the margin of removing the finger rest according to the required dynamics of the cutting style. Plus, with a 20-25 year-long lifetime, you definitely will be enjoying using this unique scissor for a long time.

DRAGON Scissor

Besides KATANA, the only prominent Ninja Scissor labeled as the best hairdressing scissor of this era is the DRAGON hairdressing scissor, also by Ninja Scissors. One look at the DRAGON is all you need to become a permanent fan of this out-of-the-world hairdressing scissor.

Dragon has a Hamaguri convex 7’’ razor edge blade, ergonomic offset handle, forged Japanese 440C stainless steel, and permanent finger rest. These are some of the most impressive features that make the DRAGON so popular. Plus, the etched design that the DRAGON ergonomic handle contains is way beyond this world in terms of class.

Compared to the SLIM scissor, the 7.0’’ blade length of the DRAGON gives it a distinctive upper hand in precision cutting and closer to skin cutting.

Convex Edge

Hairdressers know that the convex-edged blades are way bulkier than others. You must understand that the length of the blade is heavily influenced by the weight of the convex edge itself.

The term convex edge is used for a particular category of blades with a shorter length and curved outer edge. On the contrary, the cutting edge of the convex blade has a sharper and more refined angle. This type of blade is usually best for smooth and precision-based cutting.

Beveled Edge

Among hairdressers around the globe, the beveled edge is the most commonly used blade design type. Compared to the convex edge, the beveled edge is lighter and more extended, widely used for comb-based cutting. However, the thumb pressure you will need in the case of a beveled edge is much higher than the rest.

Generally, the type of beveled edge used by most hairdressers is the one with a serrated edge. The serrations allow the air to pass through the blade from time to time. As a result, the blade gets a blunter end.

Multiple Blade Lengths 

The 5.5’’ to 6’’ blade

Now that we already know the dynamics of the blade edge and its impact on blade usage, let’s look at exactly how using various blade lengths impacts the cutting ratio. The 5.5’’ to 6’’ long hairdressing blade length is the most common family of blade lengths.

The majority of the hairdressers around the globe prefer using blades of this length range as such edges are genuinely exceptional for palm to palm cutting. If you don’t require much support from the comb, these blades will be the best choice.

The 6.5’’ to 7’’ blade

This range of blade length is termed as the range that hairdressers do not commonly use. You will need some exceptional level of hairdressing skills to handle blades of this length like a professional.

Besides being occasionally used for combless cutting, these blades are frequently used for slide cutting, precision cutting, and cutting around the face for a cleaner look. If you know how to use these blades effectively, the 6.5’’ to 7’’ blade length range will surely save you a lot of time.

Some popular Ninja Scissors hairdressing shears with an exceptional blade length

SLIM Scissor

These two scissors are included in the Ninja Scissors suite, specifically designed with a longer blade length. First, we have got the fantastic SLIM scissor with a 6.0’’ long Hamaguri convex razor edge blade made from 440C forged Japanese stainless-steel blade.

Because of its slimmer blade design dynamics, the SLIM scissor is suitable for precision-based cutting. The removable finger rest also gives you the margin of removing the finger rest according to the required dynamics of the cutting style. Plus, with a 20-25 year-long lifetime, you definitely will be enjoying using this unique scissor for a long time.

DRAGON Scissor

Besides KATANA, the only prominent Ninja Scissor labeled as the best hairdressing scissor of this era is the DRAGON hairdressing scissor, also by Ninja Scissors. One look at the DRAGON is all you need to become a permanent fan of this out-of-the-world hairdressing scissor.

Dragon has a Hamaguri convex 7’’ razor edge blade, ergonomic offset handle, forged Japanese 440C stainless steel, and permanent finger rest. These are some of the most impressive features that make the DRAGON so popular. Plus, the etched design that the DRAGON ergonomic handle contains is way beyond this world in terms of class.

Compared to the SLIM scissor, the 7.0’’ blade length of the DRAGON gives it a distinctive upper hand in precision cutting and closer to skin cutting.

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