Hair shears - what brands to look for?

[Rebeccalaurenxx]

So I bought some shears from Sallys awhile back, they were oster brand. I think they were about 14$.

I do eventually want to get better shears because I dont think these are the best.
What are brands that I should be looking for?
Is there a certain metal or type that I should look for as well?
Is there a website I should be checking? Can I trust the shears on amazon?

Im thinking of getting some from sallys again but I dont want to spend 50$ on shears that I know nothing about.
Parents gave me 100$ for Christmas so I think i'm ready to finally spend big money on a good pair.

[lapushka]

Look for Japanese steel ones, but don't find them on ebay (fake as heck).

I think the minimum to spend is about 50, for decent ones. But you're right you would have to know what you're buying. My shears are "Ultron" but that is a EU brand.

Maybe someone from the US will know a good pro brand that is not too expensive. But I would not spend less than 50 dollars if you want good ones.

[EliseMarie]

http://www.sallybeauty.com/rhythn-polished-shear/SBS-525016,default,pd.html

These are nice. I have a similar pair and would purchase again. I used them through my apprenticeship for two years and I use them at home. Honestly, I like them as well or possibly better than a very expensive pair that I have.

[Rebeccalaurenxx]

Look for Japanese steel ones, but don't find them on ebay (fake as heck).

I think the minimum to spend is about 50, for decent ones. But you're right you would have to know what you're buying. My shears are "Ultron" but that is a EU brand.

Maybe someone from the US will know a good pro brand that is not too expensive. But I would not spend less than 50 dollars if you want good ones.

Im totally ok with spending 50$ -- i just dont want to spend that amount on a pair of shears from a brand i know nothing about is what I meant.

[Ligeia Noire]

Just got these for Christmas https://themanechoice.com/products/shear-surgical-precision-professional-cut-split-end-eliminator

[trolleypup]

Very happy with my Kenchii Alfa, glass smooth with opposed blades (rather than blade and anvil)

[leayellena]

Ebelin never disappointed me

[lapushka]

Just got these for Christmas https://themanechoice.com/products/shear-surgical-precision-professional-cut-split-end-eliminator

Yeah, I don't get why they slipped my mind this time! I recommended them before too.

[Ligeia Noire]

Haven't tried them yet but they seem awesome.

[lapushka]

Haven't tried them yet but they seem awesome.

Yeah, if I could those would be my next pair. But it's better for me to order inside the EU, customs and everything, and around that price, for sure I would have to pay that!

[Ligeia Noire]

Yes it would be expensive.

[littlestarface]

http://www.sallybeauty.com/rhythn-polished-shear/SBS-525016,default,pd.html

These are nice. I have a similar pair and would purchase again. I used them through my apprenticeship for two years and I use them at home. Honestly, I like them as well or possibly better than a very expensive pair that I have.

I bought this yesterday since sallys was having a sale anyway. I'll see if they're sharp enough for me if not i'll get those other ones from this thread.

[lapushka]

Yes it would be expensive.

Quick question, and I'm curious, do they have the brand "Ultron" in Portugal? Seems like they are a 50 euro priced pro-shear (Japanese steel) for people who want to start with haircutting. They have shears around 10 euro too (no Japanese steel), but I purposely didn't get those, as I wanted mine to last quite a few years and drugstore ones around that price were useless.

I got mine here (prices are without VAT):
http://www.flash-world.nl/catalog/index.php?cPath=31_429

[wispe]

Just got these for Christmas https://themanechoice.com/products/shear-surgical-precision-professional-cut-split-end-eliminator

I have these and have been very happy with them! I've used them on myself for microtrims and S&D and also on all four of my sisters for big chops (they are ii/iii and iiis) and they worked a charm. My first pair came without the case but when I contacted them about it they sent me a totally new case + scissor, so I've got a backup pair now.

[Rebeccalaurenxx]

I have these and have been very happy with them! I've used them on myself for microtrims and S&D and also on all four of my sisters for big chops (they are ii/iii and iiis) and they worked a charm. My first pair came without the case but when I contacted them about it they sent me a totally new case + scissor, so I've got a backup pair now.

I’ll have to consider purchasing these then, since multiple users seem to like them.

[Gem]

I love these for S&D and microtrimming, and they're currently on clearance: http://www.sallybeauty.com/ombre-precise-shear/SBS-525047,default,pd.html

[Rebeccalaurenxx]

I love these for S&D and microtrimming, and they're currently on clearance: http://www.sallybeauty.com/ombre-precise-shear/SBS-525047,default,pd.html

Ooooh, I’ll think about these since they seem to be originally pretty expensive.
Is Sally’s running a sale in store?

[Rebeccalaurenxx]

I love these for S&D and microtrimming, and they're currently on clearance: http://www.sallybeauty.com/ombre-precise-shear/SBS-525047,default,pd.html

Nevermind, I’m buying these! They’re doing an additional 50% off clearance.
So they’ll be like 20$ at the end of the day. Wow!

[Gem]

Nevermind, I’m buying these! They’re doing an additional 50% off clearance.
So they’ll be like 20$ at the end of the day. Wow!

Yay! I hope you like them. They're my first nice pair and it makes such a difference in trims. I used to think I was terrible at self-trimming, but with these my hemline is more precise than with my last two salon trims.
Also, they're pretty :D

[lapushka]

Nevermind, I’m buying these! They’re doing an additional 50% off clearance.
So they’ll be like 20$ at the end of the day. Wow!

They look great (and are Japanese steel). Hope you like them!!! :D

[Rebeccalaurenxx]

They look great (and are Japanese steel). Hope you like them!!! :D

Ok! I didn’t even see that!! Now I’m really glad I got them. Sally’s has a pack of hair sticks, so combined with the shears it came out to 27$ so I got free shipping :)

[lapushka]

Ok! I didn’t even see that!! Now I’m really glad I got them. Sally’s has a pack of hair sticks, so combined with the shears it came out to 27$ so I got free shipping :)

You got a bargain! For sure, girl; woohoo! :cheer:
Enjoy the new shears!