Scissor Sharpening Services for Barbers

Barbers seem to fiercely distinguish themselves from hairdressers. Their typical client is often a man who can only spare 15 minutes of his time, often for a “quick short, back and sides”.

Nevertheless a good barber is a skilled tradesman, needing to work quickly and accurately, often having a salon full of eager to get back to work customers,

However they use almost the same “tools of the trade”. A good barber can the provide the customer with a good shave, something a hairdresser is not often asked to do.

A barbers scissor is often a plain simple stainless steel scissor, very often a 6” long scissor, possibly of the dropped handle ergonomic type.

In view of this different kind of business pressure ( when compared with Hairdressers)  his scissors and clippers need to function 100% immediately when he starts to use them. The customer sits in the chair and work begins immediately, whereas at an Hairdressers there tends to be considerably more preparation.

Also today in these modern times a Barber definitely uses a thinning (or texturising) scissor much more than an Hairdresser.

We offer a complete sharpening service for all types of scissors.

Frankland Grinding also offer a sharpening service IN YOUR SALON . We have been sharpening scissors for 30 years. All Scissors are fully serviced for £15.00 – this includes :

Professional Scissor Sharpening

First we check the scissors; who made them; country of origin; and eyeball them for any obvious damage. Opening and closing them and doing a cut test, also tells us a lot. The following is included in your professional scissor sharpening and service:

• Aligning tips perfectly.
• Renewing bumpers if necessary.
• Balancing the scissor and checking the set.
• Sharpening the scissor using a diamond wheel by Wolff Industries.
• Polishing the scissor.
• Clean & wax/lubricate the scissor and test it again.

Benefits To The Barber

Chipping in, Point Cutting, Slicing and Texturising will all become effortless.

Tips for taking care of your Scissors:

• Clean them thoroughly at the end of each day.

• Put two drops of scissor oil of the right viscosity (we supply the appropriate lubricant) on each blade and gently rub in – all over the blades and pivot point.

• Opening and closing to remove any excess oil.

• Store your scissors at the end of each day in a dry, warm place. As a result, they will avoid moisture or dampness which can lead eventually to rust.

• Do not misuse them! They are only meant to cut hair, never cut sticky tape!!

• Try and avoid dropping your scissors, especially onto a hard surface. If you do drop them please be honest and tell me. I can usually fix them provided the metal is not fractured.

Clipper Sharpening Service

Frankland Grinding also offer a sharpening service of £16 for barbers clippers. Click here to get in touch today.