Centerbalanced razor from HairArt features an ergonomic handle and is designed to cut hair at a perfect 45-degree angle. Crafted by Japanese professional stylist Hisahiro Yamamoto, the razor enables easier maneuvering and more detailed effects. Visit hairartproducts.com.

Chromium-reinforced, stainless steel blades from Olivia Garden have ultra-sharp edges for effortless cutting. Adjustable leaf-spring tension with dial markings for extra precision when adjusting to desired tension. Trade the SilkCut shear in for a new one when it needs to be sharpened for the same cost as sharpening. Visit oliviagarden.com.

Surgical-grade steel shears from Fromm include an extra set of ergo rings to ensure a custom feel to reduce wrist fatigue and eliminate friction. The six-inch shears are designed for advanced techniques without stressing the arm, shoulder or neck. Visit frommbeauty.com.

Made with ATS-314 premium Hitachi Japanese stainless steel for extended edge life, these shears from ShearsDirect feature an offset ergonomic handle design for comfort and control ideal for dry- and slide-cutting. Visit shearsdirect.com.

Made of next-generation steel made from nano powder metal, the precision-bearing system of these shears from Mizutani provides high accuracy for cuts. Visit mizutaniscissors.com.

Specialty 3-in-1 texture shear from Washi allows stylist to adjust spacing for the desired effect. Adjust to remove 15, 25 or 35 percent of hair for a softer or more aggressive texture and volume. Visit washiscissor.com.

Shown here with the texturizing blade, this razor from Sam Villa has three interchangeable blades and a rotating handle to minimize stress on the wrist when cutting and changing blades. Visit samvilla.com/pro.

Sharp, balanced and precise ergonomic shears from Jatai come with new Feather Replacement Blades. Guarded blade prevents cuts. Visit jatai.net.

Each pair of shears from Kamisori is hand-burnished from Damascus steel and has high balance and sharpness. Great for both wet and dry cutting. Visit kamisorishears.com.

New tool line from Fuel Shears features Japanese shears handcrafted with fi ne steels and built to last. Shears deliver ultimate cutting action and are backed by a lifetime warranty. Visit fuelhair.com.

Designed for maximum contact with the shear for control and comfort. Ball bearings in the pivot area and swivel thumb make movement easy, which means smooth cuts. Visit sharkfinshears.com.

Passion Beauty blades have a convex edge, handle is a level-set butterfly, and choose from a fl at screw or tension screw to vary tension level. Visit passionbeauty.com.

Shear from VIA San Francisco leaves no cutting lines, and you can comb out in any direction with no drag. Sculpted to perfectly fit the hand. Visit viasf.com.

High-end, affordable shears come in fuchsia, cobalt blue and black onyx. Features triplehoned convex blades and an ergonomic design with a lifetime guarantee. Ideal for blending, thinning and light texture. Visit spilo.com.

Convex blades are designed to provide smooth, effortless cutting with an o set grip for improved cutting speed with less wrist stress. Tension screw/tension knob duo extends the life of the blades. Visit cricketco.com.

Light, convex blades with partially integrated blades and a pointed cutting angle ensure sharpness ideal for slicing. Ergonomically angled thumb bow creates comfort and allows fingers to remain relaxed. Visit jaguar.us.com.

Designed to reduce wrist strain and give stylists stress-free control, these shears from Rusk achieve a sharper cutting angle than traditional pro scissors for consistently smooth and clean cuts. Good for wet or dry hair. Visit rusk1.com.