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ARC™ Scissors are the highest quality Japanese scissors, handcrafted by master smiths in Japan who are as passionate about making scissors as you are about cutting hair. When it comes to handcrafting scissors for professional hairstylists, ARC™ Scissors refuses to take any shortcuts—and that’s what sets ARC™ apart.

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4 PERIMETER CUTTING MISTAKES & HOW TO FIX THEM

4 PERIMETER CUTTING MISTAKES & HOW TO FIX THEM

arc scissors,  bob haircut,  bobs,  Chris Jones,  dry cutting,  Phantom,  symmetry

Have you ever spotted a super sharp bob from across a room and thought to yourself "I wonder who cuts her hair?" If you are in the Houston area, chances are it was Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair). With over 277, 000 (!) followers on Instagram, Chris is known for his "soft blunt" bobs and cutting techniques. So we sat down with Chris (virtually of course) and got all of dos and dont's of creating an eye-catching perimeter.  

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CURLY SHAG: STEP BY STEP AND HEADSHEET DIAGRAM

CURLY SHAG: STEP BY STEP AND HEADSHEET DIAGRAM

arc scissors,  Curly Hair,  dry cutting,  mariah walraven,  Phantom,  Shag

Shags are having an extended moment and we think it is safe to say they aren’t going anywhere. Clients have been shifting to lower maintenance styles and one of the best things about a shag is its easy upkeep. We reached out to Arizona hairstylist Mariah Walraven (@mo_raven) for her tips and tricks on ensuring a flawless cut every time. Swipe through for all of the details!

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DO ALL COLOR SERVICES COME WITH HAIRCUTS? HERE’S WHY THEY SHOULD

DO ALL COLOR SERVICES COME WITH HAIRCUTS? HERE’S WHY THEY SHOULD

arc scissors,  Designer Series,  dry cutting,  farhana premji,  kara williams,  Master Series,  paragon,  Phantom

 Do you suggest clients get a cut—at least a trim—when they come in for color services? If not, you might start after you read this! We asked two color and cutting experts Farhana Premji (@xo.farhana.balayage) and Kara Williams (@haircolorkilla) on why complementing a color service with a haircut is so important. PLUS tips to make your fresh color POP. Keep reading for it all!

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WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE MULTIPLE SCISSORS IN YOUR TOOL KIT

WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE MULTIPLE SCISSORS IN YOUR TOOL KIT

arc scissors,  Carolynn Judd,  Chris Jones,  Designer Series,  dry cutting,  gilad goldstein,  Master Series,  Phantom,  protege,  Rachel Williams,  texture,  Texturizing Shears

You probably have multiple products and styling tools to achieve the looks your client wants—but how many pairs of scissors do you have? Having a variety of scissors for different techniques lets you fine-tune cutting techniques and exercise your artistry on every client in your chair. So how should you build your scissor collection? We talked to four  ARC™ Scissors Team Members about why having multiple scissors is not just an investment in your skills but also in your business. 

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Point Cutting: Why You Should Be Using This Cutting Technique For Perimeters of All Lengths

Point Cutting: Why You Should Be Using This Cutting Technique For Perimeters of All Lengths

arc scissors,  Carolynn Judd,  dry cutting,  Matt Swinney,  Phantom

A strong perimeter gives any haircut—no matter the length—the clean lines that stylists want to create and the full, healthy hair that clients want to see. But a blunt line doesn't mean the cut can't be soft and airy, so how do you approach the perimeter? We brought two master cutters to The BTC House to break down how they achieve clean lines and they both agree—point cutting is their go-to cutting technique.

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