CARING FOR YOUR SCISSORS
Optimum performance of your scissors requires basic maintenance to keep them working at their best. This includes cleaning, lubricating, tension adjustment daily, and professional sharpening as needed.
Scissors tend to loosen from regular use. It is important that you check your tension regularly to keep it at the proper level. Failure to perform tension testing may result in small nicks to the blades, hair that “bends” or “pushes away,” and premature wear on the blades.
We have provided several steps below to help you maintain your scissors between professional sharpening services.
HOW TO CHECK YOUR TENSION
Hold your thumb blade in the twelve o’clock position, with the tip pointing toward the ceiling.
Lift your finger blade to the nine o’clock position and gently release it.
Your finger blade should stop between ten and eleven o’clock.
Adjust your tension screw very slightly (one click at a time) and repeat until proper tension is achieved.
Thinners/texturizers should be slightly tighter — around ten o’clock.
CLEANING YOUR SCISSORS
We recommend wiping hair off your blades with a soft clean towel after every haircut.
At the end of the day:
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Carefully wipe your scissors using a soft clean towel.
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Always wipe in the opposite direction of the edge to avoid injury.
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This removes surface hair and product residue.
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Spray blades with Isopropyl Alcohol, especially around the pivot area.
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Open and close your scissors to flush out any trapped hair.
DO NOT use Kool Lube®, Clini-Clip, Windex, or any cleanser containing water or abrasive agents.
After flushing out the pivot area, wipe blades clean. Now oil your scissors.
HOW TO OIL YOUR SCISSORS
Open your scissors, then place a drop of oil above and below the pivot area. Turn your scissors over and repeat.
Open and close with your normal cutting motion to allow oil to distribute under the blades.
Wipe away any excess oil.
After oiling, check your tension and adjust if necessary.
This process takes only a few minutes and will prolong the time between professional sharpening services.
PROFESSIONAL SHARPENING
ARC Scissors does not provide in-house sharpening services.
We recommend taking your shears to a trusted, experienced professional sharpener in your area.
Proper daily maintenance will extend the life of your edge, but all scissors will require professional sharpening over time depending on usage.
If you are unsure whether your shears need sharpening, or have performance concerns, please email:
IMPORTANT
Sharpening is routine maintenance and is not covered under the Lifetime Warranty.
The Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects only.
For warranty details, please visit our Lifetime Warranty page.