Hairdressing Scissors

Joewell Scissors Technology

1. Size of scissors

The size of a hairdressing scissors is usually indicated in inches. They range from 4.5” to 7.5”. The indication in inches is not the length of the blade but the length from the blade edge to the finger ring. Size is normally selected depending on the cut techniques and comfort of use.

Shorter hairdressing scissors are more suitable for detailed work, longer scissors for powerful work. Cutting accurately in a straight line is the basis of the blunt cut and, therefore, the 5” to 6” sizes are more commonly used. The characteristics of long scissors enable efficient work because more hair can be cut at one time.

2. Scissor Material

Blade Material is one of the most important elements in the quality of scissors.

To achieve a better edge and durability Hairdressing Scissors are manufactured from Japense Steel and use the following original blade materials:

Supreme Stainless Alloy

This material was developed from the long-term experience in manufacturing techniques and the accumulation of user comments. It has the best edge sharpness and durability for cutting hair using hairdressing scissors.

Cobalt Base Alloy

Cobalt Base Alloy is a mixture of components including chrome, tungsten and carbon, and does not require heat treatment, as the material already has hardness. Other characteristics include chemical-resistance and rust-resistance. Joewell scissor company uses two grades of cobalt base alloy. CBA #1 has higher hardness and longer life, and is suitable for dry hair. CBA #12 has lower hardness to enable a softer cut, and is a higher grade alloy Cobalt alloys have a higher wear resistance, stainless alloys have a greater hardness, giving a cobalt base alloy scissor a longer life and meaning the hairdressing scissors will last for longer!

Cobalt is not magnetic, therefore, you can determine between a cobalt base alloy and a stainless alloy by placing a magnet over the blade.

Heat treatment techniques

Heat treatment is applied to stainless blade materials. A computer controlled, vacuum heat treatment method is adopted. It can maximise the quality of the material and achieve consistent heat treatment. Joewell manufactures its products to a level of hardness that is 15% higher than most of its competitors, which produces the best edge and durability.

Handle Material

JOWELL use nickel-less (0.6% or less) stainless in most of our products to ensure against metal (nickel) allergies. Using a hard metal enables us to produce a very strong handle, making it dificult to damage or scratch.

3. Design of the handle

Select the most suitable handle shape depending on hand size, experience and cutting techniques.

Symmetric Handle

A Symmetric design makes it possible to use both sides of the scissors or to change the way the scissors are held for a greater degree of freedom.

Offset Handle

The length of the handle grip differs between the still blade and moving blade of the scissors. Offset scissor handles easily fit the hand so the wrist, elbow and shoulder do not tire easily when opening or closing the ama scissors. It is especially easy and popular for the ordinary blunt cut. Another name for this is the ergonomic handle. Various angles and designs are available in offset and semi-offset types so please select according to preference.

Finger hole

Regular and Small sizes are available. A finger ring can be attached to reduce the size of the finger hole.

4. Blade Shape

Blade Shapes

Joewell scissors are available in four blade shapes.

1. Standard Blade

The Joewell Scissors original standard blade is the most popular and easy to use. Incorporating a flat blade and light blade body enables us to provide a scissor, which is suitable for general use. Other characteristics include a flat face that fits the hair and comb face.

2. Convex Pro Blade

In pursuit of sharp smooth cutting, this has the sharpest blade angle and setting. Craftsmen, to achieve the perfect finish, manually do final completion. Having a thicker blade shape makes the scissor more powerful, and with the point of the blade being smaller than a hair, hairs will not fly about.

3. Convex Shape Blade

Implementing the latest technology on top of the advantage of the convex blade developed the Convex Shape Blade. It maintains soft, sharp cutting and is suitable for anyone.

4. Sword Blade

This type is a sword shape. The power is delivered to the point of the blade with this design

Width of Blade

Various blade widths are available. A wide blade is more powerful for cutting hair and the cut is light. A thin blade makes the scissor more suitable for detailed work.

Blade Lines

Various blade lines are available. Generally, the straighter blade is called a straight blade, the ordinary one is called a willow blade, and the curved one is called a bamboo leaf blade. JOWELL designs blade lines according to the characteristics of each item. The straighter the blade, the easier it is to hold the hair for cutting without having the hair slide. The bigger the curve, the greater the amount of hair that will slide when cutting for a smooth soft cut. The bamboo leaf blade type, which has the biggest curve, is suitable for slide cuts and slicing.

5. Screw on the Scissors

Flat Screws will not hinder cutting because it has no bulge. Adjustable screws can easily be adjusted to suit your preference.

Precision Flat Screw

This is an ultra-precise NC manufacturing screw with little looseness. Because this screw is flat, it does not hinder the comb when cutting and can be adjusted with a coin (with 1.7 mm less thickness).

Thin Adjustable Screw

The fine screw thread in the 0.3mm size makes fine-tuning possible, and the locking and tensions functions prevent loosening. By embedding the screw, a more compact design was achieved.

Dry Bearing Screw System

The dry bearing screw system is applied at the screw part to pursue opening/closing operation. The solid lubricated pivot point contact and the dry bearing are made of resin. The features are light, smooth opening / closing operation, maintenance free, lightweight and thin body of the hairdressing scissors.

6. Removable Finger Rest

This is a finger rest with a washer, which does not easily come off. It is removable and easy to use. Finger shape was taken into consideration in the design.

7. Serial Number

Each product has unique serial number, which is utilized for quality control and after-sales service management.

Joewell Scissors

Other than the incredible performance, there are two core principles that separate Joewell Scissors from everything else on the market. One is that certain ideals should never be compromised. The second is that standards are worth any sacrifice to maintain.

These principals are based on a desire for a certain kind of purity. Of having faith in an unshakable ethic that isn’t a slave to trends, the flavor of the month, or an opinion poll. We build hairdressing scissors, such as the Joewell Classic Pink Scissors for people who understand those principles. And for those who share our passion for a supremely competent pair of scissors, working at its full potential everyday. For hair stylists who demand that kind of experience, there is no substitute.

Joewell Hairdressing Scissors are the product of an evolutionary process that is unique in the world of hair cutting shears. That process began with the desire to build a pure pair of scissors, uncompromised by the need to appeal to a broad spectrum of stylists. Our line up of hairdressing scissors are the best examples of that process. And they’re just as uncompromised and pure in purpose as their ancestors.

Scissors are purchased for about as many different reasons as there are stylists. But there is only one reason to buy a Joewell. Its called the passion for hair cutting. It is so much a question of raw power, or perfect grip. It has to do with the relationship between a stylist and their hairdressing scissors. the two-way communication links provided by a superb cutting edge, a precise balance, and a magic fit.

By its very nature, Joewell Scissors are not built to be something for everyone. But it is everything to someone.