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An At-Home Guide To Thinning Shears
Thick hair can be incredibly hard to manage, and that regular visit to your favorite stylist can make all the difference. Some people have hair that grows too quickly to wait for the next clip of the salon’s hair shears, which is when it may make sense to invest in a pair of thinning shears of your own to touch up your hairstyle between salon appointments.
How Do Thinning Shears Work?
Thinning shears remove excess weight from your hairstyle, making it easier to manage without altering your style. Unlike other hair shears, thinning shears have gaps in the blade so that only sections of your hair are cut with each snip. This means the style stays consistent, but excess weight is lifted out of it, preventing unruliness or the surplus body that’s so hard to manage.
Thinning shears are also used to layer hair, which can be useful for short cuts that need a little more regular maintenance between hair salons.
What Sort of Thinning Shears Do I Need?
Thinning shears are different from other hair cutting shears, having a jagged blade that looks a lot like a comb. If you are only looking to thin your hair slightly, find a pair at your local beauty store that has two comb blades instead of one.
A good rule of thumb is that the more gaps in the blade, the less hair will be cut with each snip. If you have thicker hair that needs a lot of bulk removed, look for thinning shears with fewer teeth. Think of it this way: if you want more hair left behind, you need thinning shears with more teeth. If you want less hair left behind, look for thinning shears with less teeth.
How Do I Find Quality Thinning Shears?
If you want your thinning shears to last, you’re going to wind up spending some money on them. Shear sharpening is more difficult on lower-quality blades and at-home shear sharpeners can be difficult to use on thinning shears because of all the gaps, so look for stainless steel hair sheers that already have a good edge on them. One good way to tell overall quality is by looking at the handle; if it looks like it’s made of cheap materials, the blades probably aren’t very good either.
The best thinning shears are usually found at stores that specialize in beauty products, rather than your local drugstore. A beauty store will have a wider selection of hair cutting shears and will probably also have a staff that can help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
When you find a pair of thinning shears that works for you, take good care of them and keep them in a separate package to keep them from going dull. You can test your shears’ sharpness by dangling a piece of thread without holding it taut and trying to cut it with the shears. If you can’t, bring them to the shear sharpener’s.
About the Author
If you’re looking for a pair of quality stainless steel hair shears for home use, visit us at The Shears Depot. We have a wide array of hair shears and other beauty products that are sure to satisfy your every need at home or in the salon. For more information please visit theshearsdepot.com
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Lead Shears $9.95 Pattern shears are the secret to creating perfectly fitting glass pieces. These shears will cut away a strip of paper that is the same thickness as the strip of lead you will use to create your project. You and 39;ll find that ending the frustration of lead projects that don and 39;t fit together will be sheer enjoyment. |
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Memory Wire Shears wire shears $15.1 Specially designed for cutting hard wire, these shears feature hardened 90 degrees jaws to slice effortlessly through spring-tempered wire. Shears leave a clean, safe-to-handle straight edge on wire and can even be used to cut jewelry cables up to 2.36 mm thick. Measures 5 in. long. |
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Metal Shears $10.95 Stainless steel shears feature precision blades, PVC comfort grips, and return springs. Use to easily cut metal sheets for cut custom jewelry shapes. Measures 7 overall with a 1-1/2 blade. |
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Aanraku Thinline Pattern Shears $13.95 Cut perfect pattern pieces. Shears take out a 0.8mm thin line strip for foiled projects. 20% thinner than most other shears. |
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Equi Essentials Fetlock Shears $9.95 These genuine stainless steel Equi-Essentials Fetlock Shears are curved with offset handles that give a precision cut to the fetlock hair. |
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Dressmaker 8-inch Shears $23.53 Simplify sewing with stainless steel shears by Mundial8-inch dressmaker shears can be used for several cutting tasksSewing shears can cut through fabric of many weightsBent or offset handles allow you to cut fabric without lifting Scissors will not harm cutting sufaceMost popular length of dressmakingMake sewing easier with these durable dressmaking shears |
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Kitchen Shears, 3-1/2 Inch $7.25 The Focus Products KPSR Kitchen Shears are strong enough to cut through bone and will provide the ultimate in comfort while trimming. With ABS plastic handle these Focus Products KPSR Kitchen Shears will reduce user fatigue and the 3-1/2 inch stainless steel blades will cut with ease. The Focus Products KPSR Kitchen Shears are perfect for any home or restaurant, for added efficiency during kitchen prep. |
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Super Shears 10 in. $28.66 Dahle Super Shears are made from machine-ground and hand finished steel. Blades are made of top quality steel, hardened to 56 Rockwell. Shears cut to the tip of blade for fine trimming. Screw fastened blades. Handles are made of tough ABS plastic and are virtually unbreakable. |
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Two-in-one Shears $24.95 Pattern shears have three blades. They cut out a thin strip of paper between pattern pieces equal to the foil or lead added to your project. Since lead and foil are different thicknesses, two sets of shears were needed until now. These 2-in-1 shears are the only ones you and 39;ll ever need. With a twist of a screw, change lead and foil blades in just seconds. |
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Dahle 10-inch Super Shears $72.74 This pair of Dahle super shears features screw-fastened steel blades that have been hardened to 56 Rockwell, and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene handles. These shears cut to the tip of the blade for fine trimming.Measures: 10 inchesBlades: Screw-fastened steelHandles: Made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene |
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Regular Steel Strapping Shears. Each $54.03 Each. Sealers provide easy application of open and closed seals. Use shears to cut off excess steel strapping. Tensioners tighten strapping to secure loads. Sealers provide easy application of open and closed seals. Shears cut off excess steel strapping. |
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Henckels Twin Select - Kitchen Shears $59.95 Henckels Twin Select - Kitchen Shears - 41470-001 TWIN Select shears offer a distinctive European design brought forth in the individually hand polished matte finish. The shears feature forged blades, with micro serration, as well as a screw cap opener. Micro Serrated Blades Shears have a micro serrated upper blade and are precisely ground. The cutting properties are retained for long time use and the serration grips the item to be cut securely ensuring an even, exact cutting action. Screw Top Opener Added useful feature for kitchen shears Precision Screw Perfect closing action and easy re-sharpening of kitchen shears High carbon, no stain steel blades Offer corrosion resistance and long time sharp performance Dishwasher safe Ease of cleaning after use Type: Kitchen Shears and Scissors Color: Metallic Material: Stainless Steel |
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Dressmaker Shears 8 $36 Mundial Classic Forged scissors are made of the finest, hot drop forged and fully plate carbon steel. Mundial's special Knife Edge technology, available on Classic Forged Dressmaker Shears, features a precision cut blade that glides through multiple layers of fabric with ease, delivering optimum results. Scissors come with a safety sheath. |
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Tweezerman Thinning Shears 5 1/2 Shear With Rest $24.95 These shears are professional-grade and ideal for thinning very thick hair. - Crafted from the finest stainless steel. - Sharp blade that carries a lifetime guarantee against dulling. - These shears will give you a precise cut- Design allows for comfort, |
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Box Partners MIP2100 Industrial Steel Strapping Shears $61.66 Industrial Steel Strapping Shears. Use shears to cut off excess steel strapping. Top Quality Manufactured to the highest specifications. High quality components. Satisfaction ensured. |
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The Companion Group SR8035 Signature Meat Shears $28.73 A sturdy pair of shears is an indispensable tool for the savvy griller. Use these heavyduty dropforged meat shears anytime a powerful cutting tool is required and when a knife just won t cut it. |
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Offset Poultry Shears, 9-1/2 Inches $67.1 The Paderno World Cuisine 9 �" offset poultry shears distinguishes itself from kitchen scissors as the lower blade remains immobile while the upper part completes the cut. |
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Leifheit 22253 Poultry Shears $29.38 Beautiful yet tough enough to cut easily through poultry our shears are made with with hardened stainless steel blades and nonslip handle for easy onehanded operation. What makes the Proline always a better idea ? Each piece is made with stainless steel for strength but also with a style that is elegant pure and trendy. You will appreciate each piece in our Proline for its durability ease of use and beauty that makes each piece it s own work of art. All Proline products are dishwasher safe and come with a 5 year guarantee making Proline an unbeatable value for your home. Poultry shears featuring blades in hardened stainless steel and nonslip handles. Proline products are deSigned in elegant stainless steel for strength durability and are always trendy. Sleek and sophisticated Proline products are the perfect complement to your stylish kitchen. Dishwasher Safe. Dimensions: 2.8 x 1 x 9.2. |
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Fiskars Powergear Hedge Shears $41.89 Power Gear Hedge Shears Built To Last A Lifetime Power Lever design doubles your cutting power. The non stick coated blade allow you to cut with less effort. Sharp precision blades Non-stick coated blades Lightweight, durable Nyglass handles Hardened steel blades 9" blades Overall length: 22" In Stock-Ships Fast |
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Extra Heavy Duty Steel Strapping Shears. Each $188.73 Each. Sealers provide easy application of open and closed seals. Use shears to cut off excess steel strapping. Tensioners tighten strapping to secure loads. Sealers provide easy application of open and closed seals. Shears cut off excess steel strapping. |
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Lindemann 601100 Malco Right Offset Shears $64.76 These Right Offset Shears are useful for cutting sheet metal stovepipe or relining pipe up to 24gauge. The offset design guides the cut metal away from the hands. |
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Lindemann 601000 Malco Left Offset Shears $64.76 These Left Offset Shears are useful for cutting sheet metal stovepipe or relining pipe up to 24gauge. The offset design guides the cut metal away from the hands. |
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Mundial M429-9 Heavy Duty Industrial Forged Shears - Solid Steel, Cut length: 4 1/8 - 105mm $19.99 Mundial M429-9 Heavy Duty Industrial Forged Shears - Solid Steel, Cut length: 4 1/8" - 105mm |
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Mundial M420-10 Industrial Forged Shears - Solid Steel, Cut length: 4 7/8 - 124mm $24.99 Mundial M420-10 Industrial Forged Shears - Solid Steel, Cut length: 4 7/8" - 124mm |
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Mundial M662 7 Inch Straight Trimmers Scissors Shears, Cut length: 3 1/4 - 83mm $9.99 Mundial M662 7" Inch Straight Trimmers Scissors Shears, Cut length: 3 1/4" - 83mm |
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Mundial M664 Embroidery Scissors, 5.5 Inch Hobby Craft Shears, Cut length 1 7/8 or 48mm $9.99 Mundial M664 Embroidery Scissors, 5.5" Inch Hobby Craft Shears, Cut length 1 7/8" or 48mm |
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Mundial M690 9.5 Premium Stainless Lightweight Dressmaker Scissors Shears Bent Trimmers, Cut length: 4 1/8 - 105mm $12.98 Mundial M690 9.5" Premium Stainless Lightweight Dressmaker Scissors Shears Bent Trimmers, Cut length: 4 1/8" - 105mm |
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Wiss W29 9 Inlaid Bent Trimmers ,Scissors, Shears, Cut Length: 4, Offset Handles $26.99 Wiss W29 9" Inlaid Bent Trimmers ,Scissors, Shears, Cut Length: 4", Offset Handles |
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ProCut PC701F Replacement Blade Set for Pro-Cut PC700H Electric Scissors Shears $19.98 ProCut PC701F Replacement Blade Set for Pro-Cut PC700H Electric Scissors Shears |
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Handy Cordless Lithium-ion Hand Shears $39 Featuring two interchangeable laser-cut blades these cordless shears will help you keep grass verges and borders looking impressively neat. One blade is designed specially for borders and the other is for tidying shrubs and smaller hedges. The Lithium-ion battery means that the shears are 50% lighter and 40% smaller than conventional cordless hand shears. They have a longer life than conventional rechargeable batteries offering more than 500 recharge cycles and the re-charge time's faster too - betwee |
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10260 - Hot Forged Carbon Steel Shears, 8 In Length, 3-7/8 In Cut $14.85 stiletto-point Shears Are Made From Strong Carbon Steel. Colorful Handles Are Double-dipped In Enamel And Baked For A Long-wearing Finish. [ACM10260] UPC: 073577102606 UNSPC: 44121618 0.38 LB |
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Box Partners MIP2300 Extra HeavyDuty Steel Strapping Shears $241.87 Extra HeavyDuty Steel Strapping Shears. Use shears to cut off excess steel strapping. Top Quality Manufactured to the highest specifications. High quality components. Satisfaction ensured. |
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Farberware CL 3-piece Titanium Shears Set $39.48 This Farberware shears set features three different types of scissors for all of your household needs. The titanium blades on these universal, poultry and household shears are stronger than steel blades and will keep you cutting foods to photos.Materials: Features titanium blades which are 3-times stronger than steel bladesCare instructions: Hand wash Dimensions: Blades range from 6 inches long to 4 inches longUniversal kitchen shears are a must for the modern kitchen - perfect for cutting anything from cardboard to plastic; includes bottle opener and nutcracker featuresPoultry shears are excellent for trimming poultry, fish, and other hard-to-cut foodsHousehold shears are perfect for such everyday uses as coupon clipping, package opening, scrapbooking, and photo trimming |
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Fiskars 8in. Titanium Shop Snip Shears 1279266984J $33.31 Cutting shears. Spring action reduces fatigue. Easy slide lock. Ergonomic cushioned handles. Titanium nitride. 3 cut length. 8 overall length. Length: 0.79. Width: 10.63. Height: 3.94 |



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