Scissor Care

Every pair of scissors is individually tested before dispatch to ensure correct balance, smooth movement, and a clean, sharp cut. To help you achieve the very best results and extend the life of your scissors, please take a few moments to read through this guide.

How to Hold Your Grooming Scissors Correctly

Correct hand positioning is essential for smooth cutting, comfort, and preventing unnecessary wear.

Thumb Placement Only the very tip of your thumb should sit inside the thumb hole.

Finger Position Your ring finger should be through the hole and the other fingers support the handle and remain still throughout use.

Movement Control Only your thumb should move when opening and closing the scissors.

Using too much thumb pressure naturally creates a gripping motion. This places excess pressure on the blades, which can lead to catching, stiffness, grinding, and even damage to the scissor blade.

Keeping your thumb position correct, allowing the blades to glide naturally, and avoiding unnecessary pressure will make a noticeable difference to both your results and the lifespan of your scissors.

Developing the correct technique early will improve your control and reduce strain during grooming. If you are new to grooming, it is well worth practising how to hold your scissors and building your technique through simple daily exercises. Even something as straightforward as using a paint roller can help, allowing you to practise smooth, controlled movement by working up and down the roller to develop precision and confidence.

To support comfort and correct positioning, finger inserts are available to help achieve the right fit for all hand sizes.

How to Use Your Grooming Scissors

When using your scissors, it is important to work gently and allow the blades to do the work.

Think of your scissors like a precision tool that needs to settle in. Use light, smooth movements rather than forcing the blades together. Applying pressure or dragging the blades will affect performance and may cause damage over time.

Scissors such as thinners, chunkers, and curved styles are particularly sensitive. Extra pressure or incorrect thumb movement can cause them to catch or lock, so a controlled and relaxed technique is key to achieving the best finish.

What to Do if Your Scissors Catch or Lock

If your scissors begin to catch or lock, stop using them immediately.

This is more common with scissors that have teeth, such as chunkers, thinners, and fluffers. It can be caused by incorrect thumb positioning, tension that is too tight or too loose, cutting through dirty or matted coats, or accidental dropping.

Do not force the scissors open and closed repeatedly, as this can worsen the issue.

How to Care for Your Scissors

Proper care is essential to maintain sharpness and performance.

Scissors should only be used for dog grooming and never on dirty, gritty, or heavily matted coats. Avoid taking off large amounts of coat in one cut, as this places unnecessary strain on the blades.

Dropping your scissors can affect alignment and sharpness, so always handle and store them carefully.

After each use, clean, dry, and oil your scissors to keep them in optimal condition. It is important to use proper scissor oil and not clipper oil, as this can damage the mechanism.

Regular maintenance is key. Scissors should be professionally sharpened every three to six months depending on use. Tension should also be checked regularly and adjusted gradually until the correct feel is achieved.

Summary – Getting the Best from Your Scissors

Using the correct technique and maintaining your scissors properly will ensure long-lasting performance and a consistently high-quality finish.

With the right care and handling, your scissors will remain a reliable and essential part of your grooming kit.