Beard Scissors » Advantages, use and purchase Criteria

Many consider a beard scissors to be purely professional equipment that is not used outside the barbershop. However, this is far from the truth.

Anyone who values a well-groomed beard will find that trimming or cutting it with a pair of scissors is essential.

Here, we will explain why you should definitely purchase a beard scissors.

What are the advantages of beard scissors?

If you are considering trimming your beard with a regular household scissors or a hairdresser's scissors, you risk ruining your beard.

The advantages of a good beard scissors over your beard styles and beard care:

• It is smaller and more manageable than a hair scissors, making it easier to handle when dealing with small beard areas and hairs.
  
  
• It is more maneuverable, allowing for finer work. This ensures that your beard always looks well-groomed.
  
  
• Due to the sharp blade and micro-serration, the beard scissors cuts especially accurately and precisely, providing a clean result, regardless of whether you have a mustache or a full beard.
  
  
• A beard scissors helps prevent split ends and brittle beard hairs.

Expert Tip: In addition to a good beard scissors, shaving & beard care sets are also important. We have put together some fantastic sets for you in the shop.

Do you always need a beard scissors?

Whenever you want to trim or cut your beard or mustache, you should use a beard scissors. As mentioned earlier, it does not matter whether it is a full beard,

a mustache

or a chin beard.

In combination with a beard comb and a steady hand, it is your tool of choice. You can also achieve clean and well-groomed results in difficult areas.

Buying Beard Scissors: What to Look For

Not every model is the same. Depending on the manufacturer and model, beard scissors are made in different lengths and materials. We will explain what you should definitely pay attention to when purchasing.

1. The Material

There are chrome-plated beard scissors and those made of stainless steel. The latter are somewhat more expensive but significantly more durable.

• Since stainless steel is rust-proof, you can be sure to have this scissors for a long time.
• With chrome, you should expect it to start rusting sooner or later. When that happens, you will need to dispose of it.

Therefore, we always recommend using a stainless steel scissors!

2. The Length

There are differences both in overall length and cutting length.

• The overall length of the beard scissors should be between 11 and 14 cm. This ensures that you can handle it comfortably.
• The cutting length should not be less than 4.5 cm, as with ours.

3. The Blade Quality

The blade is probably the most important part of a beard scissors and should meet your requirements. High-quality models feature micro-serration and a smooth blade.

The different qualities of the two blades serve to avoid damaging the structure of your hair.

Also, make sure that the scissors can be finely adjusted. A good beard scissors has an appropriate screw for this purpose.

Tip: To keep the blade sharp and clean, it is useful to store it in a suitable case.

4. The Adjustment Screw

A detail that is often neglected is the adjustment screw. It should be as tight as possible. On poorly manufactured models, the screw can loosen, making precise trimming unnecessarily difficult. Since screws often start to rust, we recommend choosing a beard scissors with a ring lock system.

FAQ about Beard Scissors

How do I sharpen my beard scissors?

Even the best beard scissors will become dull over time. You can sharpen them yourself at home. This can be done with an appropriate sharpening stone or a sharpening tool available in specialty stores.

However, sharpening them is even easier and guaranteed to be professional when done by a specialist. Have the beard scissors professionally sharpened by a barber to ensure that it’s done correctly.

On the internet, you can also find plenty of DIY tips for sharpening beard scissors: using a glass pane or aluminum foil is supposedly very effective. We would advise caution.

If in doubt, leave it to the professional to ensure that your scissors continue to cut your beard cleanly.

Can I also cut my beard with a regular scissors?

Yes, you can. But we would not recommend the result. Regular scissors are too blunt and unwieldy.

Besides the fact that you won’t get an accurate cut, blunt blades will fray your beard hairs.

Does your beard look unkempt, brittle, and frizzy? When cutting, it’s like shaving – if the blades are dull, the result won’t be clean. With that in mind, check out the shaving products in the shop.

Conclusion

Good beard scissors don’t cost the earth but make a huge difference when it comes to cutting and trimming your beard.

If you are serious about your beard and value excellent beard care, this tool is essential for you.

What has been your experience with your beard scissors?

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