Hairdressing scissors are an important tool for every stylist. A great style cannot be achieved without the help of professional hair shears.

The manufacturing process and blade material of hairdressing scissors play an important role in determining the quality of shears. In fact, blade material is the most critical and important factor when deciding which hairdressing scissor to buy .

If the blade material is of good quality, it will enhance the performance of your hair shears. The most commonly used materials in hairdressing scissors are:

• Nickel And Cobalt Alloys
• Triple Tempered 440 Stainless Steel
• Molybdenum Alloy
• Cobalt/Molybdenum Alloy
• Japanese Hitachi steel (Super Steel)

Hairdressing scissors that are manufactured from Japanese Hitachi steel give your shears an edge that stay sharper, longer. They will give you many MORE years of life than the steel used in most modern shears. This alone could save you $70 or more per year in sharpening expenses.

If you are a professional hairstylist or a cosmetology student, you should check out ScissorBoy hair shears. These are very comfortable and ergonomic shears. They are available in a full range of sizes – 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 & 7 inch.

All ScissorBoy shears are drop forged, and designed to fit your hand comfortably and ergonomically. They have super slim & thin profile blades and the beautifully hand crafted handles gives the feel of quality jewelry.

Hairdressing scissors from ScissorBoy are great for stylists that want to reduce, eliminate or prevent wrist pain, carpal tunnel or other repetitive strain injuries.

To order ScissorBoy hair shears, visit ScissorBoy Store

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Each one of us needs a haircut and mostly we visit a salon to get a new hairdo. While cutting hair, some stylists use professional hair shears while some use clippers.

Hair shears and clippers are a good tool to cut hair. Haircutting is fast while working with clippers and stylists use them when a client wants a simple haircut. However, when a new style has to be achieved, haircutting scissors prove to be more helpful.

The primary reason why stylists love using haircutting scissors is because it allows them more flexibility to cut hair in tight places. Hair shears also allows more dynamic range of motion and cutting angles which is not possible with clippers.

One of the common misconceptions amongst many of us is that clippers can’t be used to cut women’s hair. However, this is not the case. Just like hair shears, clippers too can be used to cut hair for men as well as women.

Ivan Zoot, popularly known as the Clipper guy had shown women’s haircut using clippers when he was featured on ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology program. Ivan had shown how a stylist can use various clipper adjustments to achieve different styles while working on different hair textures.

Haircutting scissors are still widely used by stylists for various barbering actions. The availability of different scissors like Thinning shears, Lefty scissors, Yoko scissors, etc. makes them popular over clippers. Each of these scissors is used for specific actions, like Thinning shears are used for reducing the volume.

In the end, a client would always want to feel happy about his style while stepping out of the salon. To ensure a happy client, stylists have to make sure that they use only good quality haircutting scissors or clippers and use them intelligently to achieve a desired style for the client.

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A good quality pair of hair shears is what makes any haircut look great. Many of us like to change our look from time to time, from short hair to a Mohawk, from a Mullet cut to long hair, etc. To achieve any of these hairstyles, proper haircutting is necessary and that can be only achieved with the help of professional hair shears.

Hair scissors are professional haircutting shears which help in cutting hair smoothly and achieving any desired style. Whether you are a professional hairstylist or enjoy cutting hair at home, you’ll need effective barbering tools. Some people have fragile hair and selecting wrong hair shears can do more harm than help. Therefore it is very essential to use good quality haircutting tools.

There are different types of haircutting scissors like Kasho Scissors, Yoko Scissors, Thinning Shears, Lefty Scissors, etc. To choose the best hair shear for your haircut, you should analyze your needs. If you want to go from long hair to a short hairstyle, you need a scissor which is sharp and Yoko Scissors can do the job for you. If you wish to remove bulk from your hair, you should opt for chunking shears.

While choosing hairdressing scissors, quality is an important factor. Always make sure that you buy only good quality hair scissors. The ones that are made from premium quality of steel are highly durable and comfortable.

ScissorBoy hair shears are made from Japanese Hitachi steel that has a rockwell hardness of 63 HRC. This means that it will hold a sharper edge longer than the majority of shears on the market. These hair scissors have beautifully hand crafted handles that are designed to fit your hand comfortably and ergonomically.

Some stylists prefer using other haircutting tools like clippers, razors or blades but haircutting with hair shears is the ultimate experience for any barber as it allows him to be creative. ScissorBoy hairdressing scissors are great for stylists who want to reduce, eliminate or prevent wrist pain, carpal tunnel or other repetitive strain injuries.

Haircutting with ScissorBoy hair shears is fast, ergonomic and fun. Any stylist would drop other barbering tools for such good quality hair scissors which guarantee a sexy haircut.

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Swivel Scissors are an excellent choice for haircutting. These hairdressing scissors are the most comfortable shears for stylists which not only cut hair but also prevent wrist problems.

Swivel Scissors were invented by the Japanese who came up with the swivel concept. These haircutting scissors keep your wrist straight in all cutting positions. Also, the rotating thumb ring allows the hairdresser to use the scissors at different angles without moving the hand or wrist into an awkward position.

The gap between the thumb hole and the finger hole allows free movement of your thumb. This advantage of Swivel shears creates the perfect alignment of your wrist and fingers, thereby preventing Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).

Swivel Scissors from ScissorBoy are designed to relieve tension on the barber’s wrist. They are ergonomically correct and fit comfortably in your hand. These hair shears also give you dynamic range of motion and more control over the scissor. This technology allows you to cut with angles at greater ease.

Some stylists are not comfortable with a Two Finger scissor. For them ScissorBoy Shear Comfort Scissor will be more beneficial as its Three Finger Control gives added support and dynamic range of motion.

If you are a stylist and suffering from wrist instability or arthritis of the wrist you should consider changing your haircutting scissors. Stressing the wrist is a major cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) which is a type of RSI. Once you get used to Swivel haircutting scissors, you will be able to produce smoother, faster, and more effective haircuts without wrist pain.

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Natalie Portman is a talented actress who wears her hair in many different styles, both in movies and on the Red Carpet. She has proved that no matter what hairstyle her hair is, she will always look amazing in different celebrity hairstyles.

The Israeli-American actress is currently sporting a new look which she flaunted at the IFC’s 19th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York City. Natalie Portman’s Braided Bun is a low, flirty cluster accented by side-swept bangs.

Natalie Portman hairstyles have always been the talk of town. She is one actress who can make even the shortest haircuts, for example the bald presentation she wore for Vandetta in 2005, resemble very feminine selections.

Her hairstyles always seem to emerge as extravagant and this one is no exception. With angelic facial features, Natalie makes this braided bun hairstyle into an adorable one that even many celebrities will not find as appealing. Kudos to Natalie and her stylist for this amazing hairstyle that was possible with the help of hair shears.

If you are looking to copy this Natalie Portman hairstyle, you should follow the following steps:

1. Apply a body-enhancing spray to damp hair and blow it dry.
2. Wrap three inch sections around a curling iron and apply a protective mist to keep your hair from frizzing in the humidity.
3. Collect the hair and tie them up in a ponytail behind the left ear, braid it, and secure with elastic or a rubber band. Make sure you secure it two inches from the ends.
4. To wrap the braided bun style, loop the ponytail around the base and secure it with a few bobby pins.

If you have longer hair, you may consider cutting them with the help of professional hair shears. This will make the new ‘do more manageable. Natalie Portman’s Braided Bun is a cool style and we may see this become one of the widely used styles during the holiday season.

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Hair shears are professional haircutting tools which help in professional styling. Almost, every hairdresser uses professional hair shears to give a perfect style to their clients and when clients are celebrities, the importance of these hairdressing tools become compulsory.

Recently, Eva Mendes got a taste of what hair shears can do to your hair. She’s one star who can pull off loose locks or an updo with equal panache. Eva seems to keep the old school Hollywood glamour alive. However, she’s favoring tied up styles at the moment. The glamorous actress sported two fabulous updos in two days.

Last week Eva Mendes appeared on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien wearing an abstract floral frock by Catherine Malandrino and a plaited hairstyle. Her locks had been separated into three sections and each braided into a French plait then pulled back into a ponytail for a playful look.

The effect of the youthful hairdo teamed with her form-fitting dress made the overall vibe pretty and youthful. This Eva Mendes hairstyle was different from what she has sported so far.

A day later and Eva Mendes was on the red carpet for the CNN Heroes an All Star Tribute event and this time went for all-out glamour. She was wearing a black bustier dress covered in gold embellishment. I couldn’t believe when I saw Eva Mendes sporting an updated version of a beehive hairstyle. The intricate ‘do was a creative twist on the high hairstyle which we often see Eva sporting.

Eva Mendes hairstyles are getting creative and innovative. Hair Shears & Scissors by ScissorBoy are the choice of hair stylists worldwide and I believe her stylist also trusted these hairdressing tools to get those refreshing looks for Eva in just 2 days.

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Farouk Shami has officially launched his candidacy for the post of governor for the state of Texas with a promise to continue bringing jobs. We had reported earlier that Hair care magnate – Farouk Shami was planning to file Democratic nomination for governor.

Farouk Shami was a poor immigrant in his initial days in the United States. He went on to achieve the American dream by earning a fortune through hard work. He’s a successful businessman who wants to stimulate the economy by creating tens of thousands of jobs in the solar energy business in Texas. Therefore, he chose to run for the Democratic Party which includes businessman Tom Schieffer and schoolteacher Felix Alvarado of Fort Worth, Tyler-area rancher Hank Gilbert and Kinky Friedman, a satirist from Austin.

It will be interesting to see how he can get the confidence of people. It will surely be a tough sell for the naturalized U.S. citizen from the West Bank who comes from Muslim and Catholic religions. Farouk Shami has deliberately pressed the weak nerve of people as a way to achieve more followers. He knows the economy is bad, jobs are reduced, unemployment has risen to high numbers, and here is one man who promises to bring enormous jobs to Texas.

Shami, who made a fortune through hair-care products like colors, hair dyes, hair shears, etc. said he will put $10 million of his own money into his campaign and raise another $10 million. He also outlined his policy points for the crowd during his formal announcement at his Chi USA headquarters in Houston. The policy points include:

• More spending on education and less emphasis on standardized testing.
• A pledge to take a gubernatorial salary of $1 a year.
• Support for lowering tariffs and establishing manufacturing jobs on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border.
• A proclamation that Texas should be an exporter of food.

Rick Perry himself acknowledged Farouk Shami’s story as that of the American dream. Though, 66 year old Farouk Shami sounds ambitious with his plans for the development of Texas, but will he be able to overcome ethnic prejudices among voters?

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Tabatha’s Salon Takeover season 2 has just begun and makes it way to Eclectic Salon this week. The show made its second season premiere on BravoTV a few weeks ago has traveled to 2 salons so far.

Tabatha’s Salon Takeover sees Tabatha Coffey, who had won many fans during another salon reality program called Sheer Genius, heads into ailing salons with the main goal of transforming them into successful businesses. Well, I don’t really know whether one can transform a salon in such a short period of time but this show was one of the eagerly awaited shows. People were happy when they came to know that Tabatha’s Salon Takeover was back for season 2.

In the premier episode of Tabatha’s Salon Takeover season 2, we saw Tabatha travel to Orbit Salon in Chicago. The episode that aired on November 3, 2009 showed how Tabatha took over the filthy Orbit Salon in Chicago.

The second episode that aired on November 10, 2009 featured Allure Salon in Miami. In this episode Tabatha had to deal with many issues, especially with the bad attitude of a stylist named Joy. The owner of Allure Salon – Pablo was a weak businessman and therefore his salon failed to make any business. Tabatha’s Salon Takeover season 2 helped him make a profitable business by turning his fortunes.

I wonder whether business can see such a turnaround within a few days. I have seen people building huge businesses and let me tell you that it’s not an easy thing to do. It requires a huge amount of hard work, patience and most importantly – cosmetology education to get your business successful.

This week we will see Eclectic Salon from Indianapolis being featured in Tabatha’s Salon Takeover on BravoTV. This salon focuses on Men and Women of all ethnicity. It will be interesting to see what Tabatha does to this salon which has been Voted #1 Wash House by Paul Mitchell!

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Woody Michleb is an award winning stylist who has competed in hair competitions globally. He is a highly sought after platform artist, who has been in the hair care industry for more than 20 years.

Woody started his own salon in his native Lebanon in 1986 at the precocious age of 16! He currently owns Woody Michleb Hair Salon in suburban Toronto.

Woody Michleb is highly passionate about working as a platform artist. He feels, being onstage is the most thrilling experience for any hairstylist as it allows you to share your vision and way of doing things with other artists. He is popularly called as ‘Edward Scissorhands’ because of his ability to cut really fast and create a lot of hype onstage. He has won numerous awards for platform and editorial work and is a globally acclaimed stylist.

We featured Woody Michleb in two episodes of the Cutting Edge Hair Show which were filmed at the Woody Michleb Hair Salon in Toronto. Being our first international episode, we are thankful to Heather Wenman for being our Guest Host during the filming of this episode.

You can get a glimpse of this episode by watching this YouTube video.

Woody is an experienced stylist who has traveled almost all of Europe, Middle East and the Americas and has operated a total of seven salons in his career. While filming for our show Woody shared some great business building and marketing methods to excel as a stylist and a salon owner. He also demonstrated new cutting techniques using his line of high quality hair shears from Kenchii.

Woody Michleb & Heather Wenman during The Cutting Edge Hair Show

The Woody Michleb team of hairstylists are highly qualified and have a passion for what they do. They support numerous community charities by offering donations, silent auction items, free in-salon services and hair services for fashion shows. They also support many local community and national events including Miss Latina Canada, Miss Universe Canada, Amore! Glamor-Do, Annual Cultural Events and much more.

To know more Woody Michleb Hair Salon, visit their website at: www.woodymichleb.com or follow them on Twitter: @WoodyMichleb

We are thrilled to air our first international episode this coming Monday, i.e. November 16, 2009. So stay tuned to ScissorBoy by subscribing at www.scissorboy.com

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Hi ScissorBoy Fans,

Hey Everyone, I have been in Canada for the last few weeks and was able to attend The Contessa awards ceremony which announced the winners for 2009 recently. The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards are Canada’s longest-running and most prestigious awards honoring excellence and creativity in salons and among salon professionals across Canada.

I attended this annual gala and got a chance to meet a lot of awesome hairstylists and cosmetologists from across Canada. I am sharing my experience at the Contessas below.

Founded in 1988, the Contessas are produced by Salon Communications Inc, the owner of industry publication Salon Magazine. The standards set by Contessa winners contribute to the ongoing betterment of the Canadian beauty industry. The winners were announced on November 1, 2009 at The Sheraton Centre during the annual Contessa Gala.

More than 1200 industry professionals from across the country gathered at the Sheraton Centre Hotel to applaud the efforts of stylists in hair, makeup, nails, salon interior design, business and community service. The awards ceremony was as stylish and entertaining as ever and was hosted by hairstylist and TV personality Bill Rowley. Apart from the entertaining multimedia presentations, I also enjoyed live performances by violinist Dr. Draw and martial arts masters Team 2Xtreme. The presence of industry personalities like Kevin Murphy, Damien Carney and Anne Mincey made these awards more memorable.

Models at The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards — The Contessas

You could see the excitement & appreciation amongst crowd when Chad Taylor of Vancouver’s Moods Hair Salon was announced as one of the night’s biggest winner! He took home the night’s top honor, Canadian Hairstylist of the Year, as well as British Columbia Hairstylist of the Year. This year’s awards saw a debut of Master Colorist of the Year award which recognizes Canada’s most experienced and creative color technicians. This award went to Michelle Ateb of Milica SalonSpa in Langley.

The other winners in various categories included:

Canadian Salon Team of the Year
Glam Salon Boutique, Montreal.

Elite Master Hairstylist of the Year
Tony Masciangelo from The Alcom Salon, Toronto.

Alberta Hairstylist of the Year
John Jen Hoe Chong from Blunt Salon Inc. Edmonton, Alberta.

Saskatchewan / Manitoba Hairstylist of the Year
Danille Mandap from Vault Salon & Spa, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Student / Apprentice Hairstylist of the Year
Melissa Bortoluzzi from Vault Salon & Spa, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Texture Hairstylist of the Year
Shane Snow from Salon Escape, Toronto.

Makeup Artist of the Year
Maxime Poulin from Local B. Toronto.

Session Hairstylist of the Year
Diana Dagher from Capucci Salon & Spa. Toronto.

Makeover Colorist of the Year
Michelle Ateb from Milica SalonSpa, Langley, British Columbia.

Avant Garde Hairstylist of the Year
Lina Shamoun from Artline Salon, Kitchener, Ontario.

Multicultural Hairstylist of the Year
Stacey Staley from Blonde Salon, Toronto.

Ontario Hairstylist of the Year
Robert Barbosa from Salon Escape, Toronto, Ontario.

Quebec Hairstylist of the Year
Alain Pereque from Salon Pure, Montreal, Quebec.

Atlantic Hairstylist of the Year
Marjorie Clarke from The Hair Force, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland

Nail Enhancement Artist of the Year
Jessica Marie Ellison from Yorkville Scholl of Makeup and Esthetics, Toronto.

Newcomer Hairstylist of the Year
Amanda DiCarlo from Salon Inpure II, Pointe-Claire, Quebec.

Men’s Hairstylist of the Year
Rudy Pignataro from Salon G&A, Toronto.

Salon Interior Design of the Year
Local B, Montreal, Quebec.

Nail Art Technician of the Year
Ashely Ann MacKenzie from Bio Bar, Toronto.

Salon Business Excellence
Zennkai Salon

Community Service
Zennkai Salon

I am glad that I could be a part of such a great event and meet so many hairstyling professionals under one roof. I got a chance to meet Alain Pereque who is the Quebec Hairstylist of the Year and I am glad that he will be an upcoming Featured guest on our show.

Alain Pereque & Heather Wenman

I thoroughly enjoyed being at the Contessas this year. Many congratulations to all the winners and I look forward to attend this event next year as well. In the mean time, you stay tuned to ScissorBoy for hair industry news and all the updates.

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