FREE SHIPPING | EASY RETURNS & EXCHANGES
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by Jun Oh January 28, 2022 4 min read
If you're having trouble cutting hair with your hair scissors, the problem may be that the screw in the middle pivot section has become loose.
This is a common issue and can be fixed by realigning your hair scissors.
This article will teach you how to realign hair scissors using a simple process that only takes a few minutes!
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver or a tension adjuster key to start. If the screw is loose, it will be easy to remove with the screwdriver.
A tension key is a standard tool that comes with most new pairs of hair scissors.
This tool allows you to insert it into the screw head easily and tighten or loosen the tension system.
However, if you do not have a tension adjuster key, then you can use a Phillips head screwdriver with a thin head to adjust.
When your scissors are misaligned, you will need to stop cutting hair and look at realigning them to avoid any damage to the blades.
The ability to recognize when it's time to align your scissors is crucial, as you will prevent any damage to the hair shears and avoid giving a bad haircut.
The two blades that comprise hair cutting tools are linked at the center, also called the pivot, using screws. When the blades have joined, the spring force of the internal tension system ensures that the contact between blades is close enough to cut hair but not scrape against the other blade.
If the screw is loose, the spring force gets taken away and causes that hair to bend when you cut the hair.
Worst case scenario, misaligned scissors with a loose screw or spring can cause the blades to damage each other when opening and closing.
Here are a few ways to test the tension and tightness of the scissor blade alignments:
Hair scissors that are wrongly aligned could mean what makes the difference between a perfect haircut and one that isn't. A proper alignment will ensure that you can get long-lasting usage from the hair scissors.
Now that you know how to identify if your hair scissors need realigning, it's time to teach you the simple steps on how to do it yourself.
The following steps will show you how to tighten the screw in the middle pivot section of your hair scissors using either a Phillips head screwdriver or a tension adjuster key.
All screws are the same, in the sense that they can be either loose or tight. If your hairdressing scissors are misaligned, then you will need to loosen the screw, clean and lubricate, then tighten the screw little by little until you are satisfied with the tightness.
If you are having any difficulties realigning your scissors, send us an email (hello@jpscissors.com), and we'll do what we can to guide you through the process!
Jun is a professional journalist for barbers and hairdressers. She is a huge fan for high-end hair scissors. His top brands to review include Kamisori, Jaguar Scissors and Joewell. She instructs and educates people about cutting hair, haircuts and barbering across America, Canada and the UK. USA, UK, Australia and Canada.
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