A guide for hairdressers and barbers who want to protect their tools and their craft — and spot the warning signs of unqualified sharpeners early. If you’ve been in the hairdressing industry for a few years, you may have had a “mystery sharpening.” You hand your scissors over, the sharpener disappears for ten minutes, and when they return—something feels off. They are your scissors, but they don’t feel right. The glide is gone. The tips don’t meet. They were in need of sharpe

Curious about what sharpeners see that you don’t? This guide to using a jeweller’s loupe for scissor care explains how 10x magnification can help hairdressers and barbers spot damage, monitor edge wear, and make smarter maintenance choices. A simple tool to level up your daily routine.

I also provide Scissor Care Kits and loupes—along with hands-on guidance—so you can look after both your new and well-loved scissors with confidence.

Professional hairdressing scissors for sale in Somerset. Test before you buy and find the perfect fit for your hand and cutting style.

The lucky owner of these knives faced a farcical situation at his Sunday dinner party: despite having the best German knives you can buy,...

Almost all mobile sharpening businesses in Britain work out of the back of a van using a range of electric machines. Some people remember...

Before sending your order, please contact me to discuss your needs and costs. The price list for the most commonly sharpen items can be...

Toucan Blades started with a simple passion -bringing dull blades back to their best. How Toucan Blades got started goes way back to when I was a child....