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May20

Professional sharpening service for...

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All professional hair shears require regular maintenance. They are one of the most routinely used tools in salons and lose their sharpness due to constant use.

To prevent your shears from wearing out, you should always buy hair shears of good quality. If you purchase cheap quality hair scissors, then neither will you be able to get a sharp hair cut nor will your shears be able to retain its sharpness. In fact, you will end up spending more money on their maintenance than the price you paid to purchase them. So make sure you make use of premium quality hair shears.

Scissorboy shears are one of the widely used professional hair shears. They are used by many stylists because they are sharp, durable, ergonomic and comfortable. These hair cutting scissors are made from Premium Japanese Steel. This not only makes them durable but also extends the life of your shears.

Some stylists prefer to use clippers but they have certain limitations. It becomes very difficult for clippers to cut hair in tight places like behind the ear area. In such cases, one has to rely on professional hair shears. Also, the availability of different scissors like Thinning shears, Lefty scissors, Yoko scissors, etc. makes them popular over clippers.

If you are a stylist or a cosmetology student, then you must be requiring a scissor sharpening service regularly. Now, you can make use of Scissorboy’s professional shear sharpening service. This is a mail in service where you need to send your shears for sharpening and the sharpening professionals at ScissorBoy will sharpen your shears to as good as new.

Its simple to send your shears to Scissorboy for sharpening. Watch this video for step by step instructions and details on how you can send your professional hair shears for sharpening service.

If you are interested in mail in shear sharpening service, check out ScissorBoy’s shear sharpening service.

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May17

Rima Fakih is the new Miss America

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Rima Fakih was crowned Miss USA 2010 yesterday. Rima who is Miss Michigan edged past five finalists that included Miss Michigan, Miss Virginia, Miss Colorado, Miss Maine and Miss Oklahoma.

Rima Fakih is the first Muslim-American Miss USA. She was crowned Miss USA 2010 by Miss USA 2009 Winner Kristen Dalton. Rima will now be representing the country in the upcoming Miss Universe 2010 competition.

Why do you think this girl won the hearts of the judges? Apart from smartly answering to a controversial question, it seems the judges were awed by her hairstyle. It goes without saying that the stylists must have used professional hair shears to give her a stunning look for the competition.

The stylists must have used Shark Shear hairdressing scissors on Rima Fakih. Inspired from the Shark, this hairdressing scissor is razor sharp! Its wider blade design adds strength to the blade and thus allows a sharper angle and a much sharper blade. This arrangement works perfectly for slide cutting and giving that awesome look to the hair.

The unique handle of these shears look stunning and the blades are wider with a sharp blade angle. Due to these unique features, the slide cutting is achieved smoothly, without damaging the hair. Built from premium steel, these shears are very strong, sturdy and have a longer shelf life. This solid durability saves a lot of money from sharpening expenses and the shear keeps performing at its optimum year after year.

This shear is one of the best professional hair shears from ScissorBoy. It not only provides a great haircut but its also light on the hairdresser’s hands. Specially designed to fit your hands, it is great for stylists who want to eliminate repetitive strain injuries.

Many congratulations to Rima Fakih for winning the Miss USA 2010 pageant. Let’s hope she does well at the Miss Universe 2010.

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May12

Why are hair shears commonly used i...

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Whenever you have been to a salon for a haircut, you might have observed barbers using various tools. One of the most commonly used tool is professional hair shears. Some barbers also make use of clippers but hair-cutting scissors are more preferred and used in a salon.

There are various types of hair-cutting scissors like Yoko Scissors, Lefty Scissors, Kasho Scissors, Pink Scissors and Texturizing Scissors. Each of these professional hair shears are used for a specific purpose.

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of hair shears? Apart from various types, they can be seen in various sizes and shapes as well. This is probably the reason why most stylists prefer using hair-cutting scissors over clippers and razors.

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May7

Career in hair industry begins with...

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Cosmetology education is the first step to become a better cosmetologist. This is the advice that most of the cutting edge stylists are giving to newbie stylists. If you are planning to enter into the hair and beauty industry, make sure you have the proper training in cosmetology.

There are various jobs that a person can do while working in a salon. If you have undergone cosmetology education, then you are most likely to adapt to those jobs and the challenges in a better way than your peers. One of the important steps to have a fabulous career as a hairstylist is to get your fundamentals correct and for that you need to learn the basics of cosmetology.

There are many cosmetology schools which impart training in cosmetology and also help in getting a license from the state. However, if you are a professional hairstylist, who wants to take your career to the next level, then you should concentrate on continuing cosmetology education.

If long working hours in the salon are not allowing you time to attend cosmetology classes, then why not adopt online cosmetology education. Its easy, self-paced and you can learn at your own convenience.

The Cutting Edge Hair Show is something that you should definitely check out once. It will help you in honing your skills and also provide a broad view of things work in this industry. Its a unique online cosmetology program that features cutting edge stylists from around the world who demonstrate their insider techniques.

Its a proven fact that you need to constantly update yourself and your skills to stay in this competitive industry. If you aspire to be a recognized figure like Vidal Sassoon, its important that you start taking your cosmetology classes online. They will help you in learning new trends and also give you the confidence to go out there and implement the techniques taught by the experts on your clients.

You’ll surely like it when your clients say that they are amazed by your work. So get started with online cosmetology education and learn the secrets to wow your clients. Subscribe to FREE cosmetology tutorials at www.scissorboy.com

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May4

How to become a cosmetologist

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Cosmetology education is evolving into the most opted courses for students today. The hair industry assures marvelous progression in 2010 meaning that the industry will require large number of qualified cosmetologists. National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences anticipate that employment opportunities will increase by 30 percent in 2010.

So who is called a cosmetologist and where can one gain cosmetology education?

In simple terms, a cosmetologist is an individual who performs hair-cutting, coloring, styling, manicures, pedicures, makeup, etc. either in a professional salon or as an independent consultant. One has to earn a cosmetology license to practice as a cosmetologist for which fundamental cosmetology education is essential.

Cosmetology education is primarily essential because it lays the foundation for a strong career. There are various roles that one can adopt after undergoing cosmetology education, such as Hairstylist, Manicurist, Shampooer, etc. However, it is crucial to go through primary training before deciding to specialize in a particular field.

Licensing and training requirements are separate for each of the roles mentioned above. You can check the Licensing requirements for your state by visiting the website of Beauty Schools.

As far as the educational requirements are concerned, one must have graduated from a state-licensed cosmetology school to become a licensed cosmetologist. The rules vary for different states and cosmetology courses to be studied in private beauty schools, community colleges, high schools, technical and vocational schools.

The finest way to go through training in cosmetology is by following online cosmetology education programs like The Cutting Edge Hair Show. This online TV and video education series from ScissorBoy is designed for professional hairstylists, salon owners and cosmetology students.

Subscribe to ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology education program here – www.scissorboy.com

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