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What is a thinning scissor?

For a relaxed and natural look or for smooth transitions, thinning scissors — also known as texturizing or thinning shears — are very important. But what exactly is the difference between a texturizing scissor and a thinning scissor? Thinning scissors have teeth on both blades, which create notches so that not all hair strands are cut during use. When cutting with thinning scissors, about 30% of the hair between the blades is cut. These scissors are mainly used for thinning out the hair and should only be used by experienced hairdressers, as they are more difficult to handle and require very precise cutting.

Difference from a texturizing scissor

Texturizing scissors, on the other hand, have teeth on only one blade, while the other blade is smooth. This means that about 50% of the hair is cut in one pass. These scissors are particularly suitable for cutting longer sections, adding texture to the hair, or creating fringed contours. Depending on the desired haircut, different types of thinning scissors are needed. At BellAffair, your online professional hairdressing supplier, you can find a wide selection of thinning and texturizing scissors from exclusive salon brands such as TondeoHinshitsu, and Nikarma.