Why do they use those texturizing scissors and razor scissors at hair salons ? I always think they do more harm than good to my hair. I have not very thick wavy hair that tends to get bushy and frizzy.

I tend to think that they use them because they are taking a shortcut or something. Please enlighten me!

I'm by no means a hairstylist but my stylist uses them to layer my hair--it seems to look a lot softer and not as harsh as cutting layers with a regular haircutting scissor. I have thin, fine, silky hair, maybe it doesn't turn out as well on different hair textures. If you don't like what it does to your hair, I would just ask the stylist to use normal scissors next time, it's your hair and they should do what you request.

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They use it on mine because I have extremely thick hair and that's the easiest way to thin it a bit. If they do not do the texturing, then my hair weighs too much and is flat.

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Ditto here also,

I have extremely thick wavy hair mid back length. If they don't use them on me I am a big friz ball

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Texturizing scissors are just that, they add texture. And trust me, it is not a shortcut. If anything, the proper use of them can actually make the haircut / style process take a bit longer. A stylist must really know 'how' to use them to get the full effect of them and not cause more damage to the style/cut.

As for texturizing scissors and razors, they do more harm to the hair. They should not be used on thin hair, brittle hair, or over-processed hair.

I will also mention that chain type salons get their stylists to use them simply to make it "appear" as if the salon is more edgy or techno or more advanced in their technique. And to be quite honest many of them have no idea of the correct way to use either the razored or texturizing shears.


Proper Uses:

Texturizing Scissors are primarily used to remove bulk from the hair, in essence a thinning effect.

Razored shears are used to create a flow or dramatic effect for a particular style. Razored shears simply make the ends jagged.

Hope This Helps!

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I will also mention that chain type salons get their stylists to use them simply to make it "appear" as if the salon is more edgy or techno or more advanced in their technique. And to be quite honest many of them have no idea of the correct way to use either the razored or texturizing shears.

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I will add that I work in a chain salon...been doing hair for 16 years, and they do not get us to use anything. I have found many do not use them. believe me, i've had to help out customers who have gone to ritsy salons and literally took a weedwacker to their hair.

if your hair is bushy/coarse/frizzy, then definaly a razor/thinning out is not for your type of hair. it only adds to the problem. A correct cut for that type of hair is what is needed. What happens when thinning out like that is you have globs of hair left at the scalp area and thin straggly ends.(most of the time).

I have a high regular clientele, so i must be doing something right

An no...they are not used for a shortcut. Sometimes they are used to add softness, body, or whatever. i use the razor for the side swept bangs, angles on the sides, short haircuts to get the wisps on the neckline, or by the ears....detail stuff.

Everyone's hair is different. I could go on and on, but I'll stop here.

At least several of the chain salons that I have worked / trained at do that, at least here in VA.

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