Clean and oil your shears daily.

1. Wipe blades with alcohol and a soft cloth.

2. Apply a drop of shear oil near the pivot point. 

3. Open & close the shears 5-10 times to distribute oil evenly.

Have your shears sharpened every 3 to 6 months. 

• Heavy use (5+ cuts/day): Sharpen every 3–4 months.

• Moderate use: Sharpen every 6 months.

• Occasional/personal use: Sharpen once a year.

• Thick or coarse hair: Sharpen every 2–3 months. 

How to tell if shears need sharpening.

• Increased effort: You have to push or fold the hair to cut it.

• Uneven cuts: The cut is not clean and precise.

• Dropping them: A drop can cause a nick that requires immediate attention.

• Wet tissue test: Sharp shears will cut wet tissue cleanly. If they tear it, they need sharpening. 

Fix: Loosen the tension screw slightly and add a drop of oil.