What is Thinning Scissors

Thinning scissors, also called thinning shears, are an important tool for barbers and hairstylists around the world. Although thinning scissors are similar to a traditional pair of scissors, they differ by their shape and use. They have two blades, just like regular scissors, however the blades are very jagged, like a comb. Some more specialized thinning scissors, referred to as blending scissors or shears, have one jagged blade and one normal scissor blade.

Thinning scissors are not used to perform haircuts, but instead, used to remove volume from thick and unruly or extremely curly hair. They are also used to help create texture or blend layers in straighter hairstyles so they look less choppy and more natural. Thinning scissors help “thin out” or add texture to hairstyles by only allowing part of the hair to be cut in the blades, while the rest falls in the gaps.