Guides

Left-Handed Students Need Left-Handed Shears: A Guide for Schools
Why true left-handed shears matter for left-handed students and how schools can plan left-handed kits by asking about handedness during enrollment. Read more...
Shear Care 101 for Students: Cleaning, Oiling and Tension
Practical daily shear care for students, from cleaning and oiling to tension checks, plus the signs that it is time for professional sharpening. Read more...
Barber School Kit Essentials: Shears, Razors and What Students Need
The shears and razor barber students rely on, why barber kits differ from cosmetology kits, and a checklist for planning barber program orders. Read more...
What Goes in a Cosmetology Student Shear Kit?
The essential tools in a cosmetology student shear kit, why identical kits matter for every start date, and how to plan orders around enrollment. Read more...
How to Choose Shear Sizes for Cosmetology Students (5.5" to 7")
How hand size and cutting technique determine the right shear length for students, and a simple process for offering a size choice in every school kit. Read more...
440C vs Cobalt vs ATS-314: Which Shear Steel Fits Your Program?
A plain-language comparison of 440C, cobalt-alloyed stainless and ATS-314 shear steels, with guidance on which fits student kits, upgrade tiers and instructor shears. Read more...