Why do dog groomers use curved scissors?

Curved scissors are supreme at getting trimming the hair on dogs' feet so that they look nice and round, back legs where the thigh muscle curves down to the hock, that area of the chest that blends down into the front legs, eyebrows, and many other places.

What are curved scissors used for in dog grooming?

Curved dog grooming scissors and shears are designed to produce curves and to add a finish to a curved area on the dog. Places that lend themselves to being trimmed with curved dog grooming scissors are heads, ribcages, back leg angulation, legs and feet.

What is the purpose of a rounded tip grooming scissor?

Round-Tip Facial Scissors

These scissors are designed specifically with shorter blades and round tips to safely trim unwanted facial hair. The blades are also curved so they cut away from the skin. The rounded tips also ensure you won't poke yourself when cutting hard-to-reach areas such as around the ears or nose.

What do curved shears do?

Curved Shears are used to fine tune shaping and set angulation for specific areas. The larger the shear the more gradual the curve so the larger shears are better suited for larger dogs. See Specifications and Links for all Curved Shears. Thinning Shears have a cutting edge on one blade and teeth on the other.

What scissors do I need for dog grooming?

Thinners or double sided thinning scissors are used to thin thick hair with a cut normally made close to the skin, or can be used near the hair ends for a more natural look. Then there are blenders/single sided thinning scissors which are mostly used for finishing a pet groom to blend away and soften straight lines.

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What brand of scissors do professional dog groomers use?

Hertzko Pet Grooming Scissors Set

Both pairs of these stainless steel scissors—one has micro-serrated blades the other has straight edge blades—features rounded tips for safety so you can snip and trim around sensitive areas.

What are thinning scissors used for in dog grooming?

Dog thinning shears are specially designed to only remove a small amount of hair with each cut. When used properly, they can take blunt lines between layers or from clipper cut hair to shear cut hair much softer, creating in a more natural flow.

How do groomers keep dogs still?

Use of Grooming Restraints Such As a Noose

In such cases, groomers have learned to use restraints such as a noose. A noose is a restraining aid joined to an upside-down L-shaped metal bar. It helps restrain a dog around the neck and centers the pet on the grooming table.

Is it easier to cut dog hair wet or dry?

Unlike people, who get haircuts with wet hair, always start with a dry, clean dog, Benesch said, and only use the tips of sharp shears to trim your dog's feet, face and tail, which will prevent you from cutting your dog if she moves suddenly.

What is the difference between blending and thinning scissors?

Both thinning shears and blending shears can remove weight and soften hard lines from the hair. The main difference between the two shears is that a thinning shear has teeth on both blades and a professional blending shear has one blunt blade and one blade with teeth.

What dog breeds should not be shaved?

Dogs such as golden retrievers, German shepherds, Siberian huskies and any dog that seasonally sheds huge clumps of fur (part of its undercoat) should never be shaved. It is a misconception that shaving will help keep a dog cool on hot days.

Do you bathe a dog before clipping?

Wash the dog. Give your dog a bath and let him dry thoroughly before you clip him. Avoid clipping a dirty dog if at all possible. The dirt will clog the clippers and make your job difficult.

How do you groom a dog for beginners?

Is texturizing the same as thinning?

Texturizing scissors are different to thinning scissors because they have wider teeth with more space between each one. The extra space means they take out a thicker piece of hair than thinning scissors to create layers that add volume and texture. Thinning shears are designed to blend the lines left by hair scissors.

Do thinning shears make hair frizzy?

Thinning Shears Risks For Curly & Frizzy Hair Types

Making cuts with hair thinning scissors causes curly hair to become more frizzy and prone to split ends and breakage of the curl which, let's be real, no curly haired woman wants their hair to break off.

Why do dog groomers shave the belly?

Assisting in brushing out the loose hair will help to keep your pet cool. Shaving your dog's belly may also help keep him cool when the mercury rises. This needs to be done by a professional groomer, and you should certainly ask for a groomer that you trust if a belly shave is going to be beneficial for your pet.

Do dogs feel better after grooming?

Grooming not only keeps your pet looking good, it will keep them feeling good and allow them to live a long life. If you aren't able to groom your dog consistently, it's important to find a groomer that has experience with a wide variety of breeds.

Is it OK to trim dog whiskers?

Can You Cut Dog Whiskers? Technically, you can trim a dog's whiskers because scissors can slice through them easily, but you SHOULD NOT cut your dog's whiskers off. Some groomers and pet owners are unaware of the importance of whiskers and cut them off for aesthetic reasons.