shears

Is the Tension Screw on Your Shears Too Loose?

The tension screw on your shear is critical. Here, Sam Villa shares how to make sure it's properly tightened.

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Five Tips from Sam Villa on Protecting Shears

Sam Villa says managing a shear collection can be one of the biggest investments a hairdresser makes.

Manufacturer Sales of Salon & Pro Beauty Appliances Grew by 3.0% in 2018: Top 10 companies by Sales

That rate of growth is twice the growth of the salon industry’s overall growth during 2018.

Tool Upgrade: As You Transition from Student to Professional You Will Need to Invest in Tools

As you transition from student to professional you will need to upgrade your tools. Thermal tools and shears can be the most expensive investments. Take care in choosing the best options and protecting them to increase longevity.

How To Cut Blunt Bangs

Jesse Linares shares his guide to cutting perfect blunt bangs.

How To Cut Long Curtain Fringe

Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa, leads hair stylists and those looking to make a change to their current style through a series of steps to achieve that perfect on trend hair look for the season.

How to Cut Curtain Bangs

Obsessed with the curtain bangs look? Yeah, so are we. Here, we showcase how one stylist is creating the trendy fringe effect at her salon in Amsterdam.

Cutting Lotion Gets an Update by Johnny B Hair Care

Unique formulation includes Hemp Oil for moisture and Biotin for nourishment.

How to Set Perfectly Even Shear Tension for Best Performance

In order to ensure that your shears are performing at their best, you really should do two things everyday – clean them and adjust the tension.  Here's how.

Evolve Hair Solutions Introduces Samurai Scissors and Buttering & Melting Shears

The Samurai Scissors grip each hair for a more accurate line, with no pushing and no drag. In addition, the Evolve Buttering + Melting Shears are an essential tool for tapering, blending and making lines disappear when cutting add-on hair; two shears in one.

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