Scissors - this is the most important tool for any hairdresser, without them the provision of quality services is almost impossible. Some masters believe that expensive equipment is not stupid and does not need to be honed, but this opinion is erroneous. Any scissors become dull over time, and this situation needs to be corrected in a timely manner.
When is it time to sharpen hairdressing scissors?
Hairdressing scissors differ from office scissors in that they have sharp tips that contribute to good grip of hair. In addition, this tool is usually made of stainless steel. This hairdressing device can be both direct and thinning. The first type of inventory is used to trim strands, mustaches and beards.
Thinning scissors are used to reduce the volume of curls, thin out the tips and form a haircut as a whole.
Sharpening hairdressing devices should not only be correct, but also in a timely manner. Since otherwise the tool will begin to chop and break the client’s hairline, making the service of low quality. The use of blunt scissors will spoil the ends of the hair and contribute to their dissection.
In addition, if the scissors with blunt ends are used in normal mode, then they will deteriorate forever. The frequency of sharpening hairdressing equipment is influenced by its quality, as well as the features of the initial sharpening procedure.
Machine tools and their device
During the procedure for sharpening scissors, the angle of inclination must be correct, since deviations from the working edge can lead to unsuitability of the tool. This moment is very important for professional hairdressers and their equipment, since hair cutting should be done with extreme accuracy. High-quality sharpening is possible on specially designed machines. This unit consists of a housing, as well as located inside the engine, gearbox, control circuitry. On the outside of the machine you can find the faceplate, the main purpose of which is to mount the abrasive disk and scissors at the right angle.
The set of accessories for the machine includes water stones, hand tools and abrasive wheels. Models of these units can have both vertical and horizontal faceplates. You need to choose equipment for sharpening, guided by the type of scissors, ease of use, as well as the dimensions of the disc.
In modern machine models, special manipulators may be present that allow you to set the sharpening angle and position the cutting edge at any angle relative to the disk surface.
The principle of operation of the machine is based on the sequence of fixing the cutting edges of both parts of the scissors with respect to the grinding wheel at a given angle for sharpening. The quality of processing of this type of hairdressing equipment is affected by the accuracy of adjusting the angle of inclination and the correct alignment of the faceplate.
According to the installation method, sharpening units are divided into manual, desktop, household and professional. Regarding the location of the grinding disc, the machines are horizontal and vertical. The advantages of equipment for sharpening scissors include the following:
- ease of use;
- compact sizes;
- security;
- the ability to select the angle of sharpening;
- good performance;
- elimination of defects on the surface of the scissors and their uniform sharpening.
Cons consider this type of equipment users consider its high cost, the need to purchase additional grinding discs, as well as the difficulty in servicing the precision mechanism.
Is sharpening possible at home?
The procedure for sharpening professional hairdressing equipment, namely scissors, at home in the absence of a special machine is impossible, or rather meaningless. The whole reason is that poor-quality sharpening with your own hands can spoil the structure of the metal from which the tool is made.
However, in the absence of the ability to sharpen hairdressing scissors on a special machine, you can use the following methods.
- Sandpaper. This option of sharpening tools is considered the simplest. For the procedure for improving the functionality of the inventory, you need to take an emery cloth of any grain size and cut it with scissors several times. After that, it is worth checking how sharpened the inventory is. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated several times.
- Gypsy needle. It must be inserted near the axis of the scissors, namely, near the place of bonding, between the blades. The tool should be closed, as a result of which you can notice the movement of the needle. Then it opens, and the procedure is repeated several more times.
- File. It is laid on a flat surface and pressed by hand. After that, it is worth holding the scissors in an open form on the file, moving from the handles to the end.
- Pencil sharpener. The most gentle and safe option for sharpening hairdressing scissors at home is the use of a special sharpener. This unit can be either manual or electric.
Right technology
Operating a machine for sharpening manicure and hairdressing scissors, The following rules should be observed:
- install equipment exclusively on a flat surface;
- the tool should be fixed securely, preventing its spontaneous movement during sharpening;
- if you find a problem in the operation of any node, you should immediately take up its elimination;
- the sharpening procedure should be carried out continuously for 5 minutes;
- Before changing the abrasive disc, it is worth stopping the operation of the unit;
- the abrasive disc must be fixed firmly and securely without minimal imbalances;
- It is strictly forbidden to install disks that are not recommended by the manufacturer.
Work on the machine for sharpening manicure and hairdressing scissors should be carefully and strictly according to the instructions. Failure to follow the operating instructions can result in poor machining accuracy and the possibility of breakdowns. The sharpening angle of this inventory can be more than 50 degrees. Thus, sharpened scissors will cut well, lock the strands and prevent them from slipping.
The method of sharpening hairdressing scissors, see below.
