What Happens If I Drop My Hair Shears? Scissor Fall Damage

It's happened to all of us. You're in the middle of a haircut, and suddenly your hair scissors drop to the floor.

If this happens, it's essential to know what steps to take to ensure that the scissors are still safe to use. 

In this article, we'll talk about what happens when you drop your hair shears and how to check for damage. We'll also discuss what you can do if they've been damaged by a fall.

If you are in a rush, you must take the time to inspect your hair cutting, thinning, or texturizing shears for any damage from the fall. Breathe, and follow the below steps. 

After you have dropped your scissors, you must:

1. Verify for any physical harm to the body or handles.
2. Examine the blade of your scissor to determine if there are bumps, cracks, dents, scratches or any other signs that appear to be out of place.
3. Check out how smoothly your hair scissors' blades are open and close. Damage from falls or drops often results in misalignment and difficulty closing or opening.

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Let's read on to find out what you need to do to check for damage, and to also repair any damage to the body, handle and blade of your hair shears.

What should you do if your scissors are damaged?

When you drop your hair shears, they can sustain a lot of damage. The most common type of damage is drop damage. 

Drop damage occurs when the scissors fall and hit the floor. This can cause physical damage to the scissor's body and handle, as well as cracks or dents in the scissor blade.

If the scissors have drop damage, it's important to take them to a scissor sharpening service, otherwise called "bladesmith".

Bladesmiths are experts at repairing fall damage to the scissor blade, body or handle. They can often fix these issues and get your scissors back in working order. However, if the damage is too extensive, you may need to purchase a new pair of scissors.

It's essential always to be aware of your surroundings when using hair scissors. If you drop them, make sure to check for damage and take them to a bladesmith if necessary. With proper care, your hair scissors can last for many years.

How can scissors be repaired?

If you drop your hair shears and sustain damage, a bladesmith can often repair the fall damage. This includes repairing physical damage to the scissor's body and handle, as well as cracks or dents in the scissor blade. If the scissors are too damaged, you may need to purchase a new pair of scissors.