Is it better to get a haircut with scissors or clippers?

The chief benefit of asking your barber to use scissors, he adds, is that it's healthier for your hair. “Clippers can damage the hair and make it look spiky, but with scissors, the hair grows back better and smoother, which gives your hair better texture. The hair just sits better.
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Is it okay to cut your hair with any scissors?

Regular scissors are fine for cutting hair, but regular scissors can be more difficult. The key difference between regular scissors and hair scissors is the blade and steel. Regular scissors are made from rough steel that is not gentle on your hair. Hair scissors are made of harder steel and have a sharper edge.
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Do barbers not use scissors?

A barber is trained to cut with clippers, the main tool in cutting a man's hair. Cosmetologists, on the other hand, are trained to use scissors.
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Do Clippers change hair texture?

Whether it's the weight of one's hair or the reduction in volume from the shears, cutting your hair changes the shape, size, and bulk but it does not change the texture.
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Do Clippers cause split ends?

While your barber keeps his clippers well oiled and extra sharp, trimming with clippers at home using non-professional equipment can often lead to further frayed/split ends.
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Is it better to use clippers on wet or dry hair?

Step 2: Dry before you try.

Dripping wet hair is pretty much impossible to cut properly with clippers, so don't even try. A good towel dry helps prevent the clipper blades rusting and makes it much easier for you to achieve the style you want.
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Can Clippers damage hair?

“Clippers can damage the hair and make it look spiky, but with scissors, the hair grows back better and smoother, which gives your hair better texture. The hair just sits better. Plus, scissors are less noisy than clippers obviously, so the haircut is a calmer experience.”
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Should I pick my hair out before haircut?

Shelby: “Hair should be product free before any haircut appointment. That includes grease, oil, leave-in conditioner, or anything that could weigh the hair down. Your hairstylist should be able to provide all the conditioning and nourishment your hair needs after the hair is cut to the desired style.”
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Does hair grow back curly?

Frequently, hair comes back curly, which can be extremely surprising when someone has had straight hair all their life. Equally bewildering is the fact that new growth is quite often darker, too.
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Why is African hair so different?

Compared to silkier hair African-American hair contains more lipids, or fats, but the lipids are less bonded which is why the hair loves oils so much. Along with that, the follicle size is much thicker and it has a flattened elliptical cross section causing it to be curlier than other hair types.
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Is it easier to cut men's hair with scissors or clippers?

“Clippers can damage the hair and make it look spiky, but with scissors, the hair grows back better and smoother, which gives your hair better texture. The hair just sits better. Plus, scissors are less noisy than clippers obviously, so the haircut is a calmer experience.”
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How do I ask for a scissor cut?

"For a scissor cut, say 'neat around the ears,' 'messy around the ears,' or 'over the ears'—I pull it out from there and go straight up," says Capizzano.
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How short can you scissor cut hair?

Scissors can cut almost any length of hair over half an inch long and is mainly used to add texture. Scissors create a choppy and highly textured cut for any hair. They're also able to cut smaller, more precise hairs to make sure the length is even and all falls together correctly.
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Is curly or straight hair sexier?

And while the results did vary, in the end we found that 58% of the fellas agreed that curlier is sexier. Here's what they had to say: Bobby, 21: For me, Lea Michele does look good with both straight and curly hair but something about her in this curly picture makes her seem more welcoming. It's not just the smile.
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Is curly hair rare?

Lots of traits are statistically rare: Left-handedness (just 10 percent of the population!), curly hair (11 percent!), and blond hair (4 percent!), to name a few. But of the more than seven billion people on the planet, only 2 percent can claim to have this one special trait.
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Is curly hair weaker than straight?

Curly hair is a bit more delicate than straight hair, and the tighter the curl or coil, the more fragile the strand.
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Should I wash my hair the day of a haircut?

This is the best way to get meaningful feedback during your haircut appointment. For most people, a good rule of thumb is to wash your hair 24 to 48 hours before a cut. That way, your hair isn't too dirty to be uncomfortable for your stylist.
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Do barbers prefer washed hair?

It's often best for a barber to see hair in its natural, unwashed state. That way, whoever's wielding the scissors can get a clearer picture of what the hair normally looks like and can cut accordingly.
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Why do hairdressers use thinning scissors?

Thinning shears are designed to enhance the shape created by cutting scissors. A hair stylist comes in at the end with thinning scissors to soften the haircut, not change the shape or structure. They may be used to remove unwanted bulk or for blending out a short or layered haircut.
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Does thinning out your hair make it thicker?

Thinner hair will look thicker. You might need to give it up for a while if you are a fan layers or the "V", so your hair doesn't grow as thick. The simply truth is that that thinning your hair out with scissors will not directly affect how your hair grows, or if it grows denser and thicker than before.
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Is it OK to thin out thick hair?

One of the most common ways hairstylists trim long thick hair is by thinning it out. While removing some weight from your hair may seem like the best way to make it more manageable, over-thinning thick hair can cause unwanted volume from the shorter layers left behind during the thinning process.
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Can you use clippers to shave pubic hair?

Although not specifically designed for grooming pubic hair, regular hair clippers will do the trick. Use an attachment with the desired length you want (for example ¼"). Turn it on and run over your hair in the opposite direction of growth.
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Can Clippers cut skin?

However, under normal operation Wahl clipper and trimmer blades set at the factory should not cut the skin. However keep in mind that dropping or hitting the blades can knock them out of alignment and could result in nicking the skin. Always inspect your blades prior to use.
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