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Vent: I used to think my $40 shears from the mall were fine until I tried a proper pair at a trade show in Atlanta.

The difference in how clean my cuts are now, especially on thick hair, is honestly wild, so what's the one tool upgrade that actually changed your work?
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jake_patel
jake_patel1mo ago
Honestly, that sounds like a total waste of money. My cheap shears work just fine and my clients never complain.
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paige166
paige1661mo ago
Seriously though, if your cuts are fine and clients are happy, why change? @stella_black33 makes a point but sometimes good enough is actually good enough, right?
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stella_black33
Work just fine" is a pretty low bar. You might not get complaints, but you're not getting the best results either. Good shears make cleaner cuts that keep hair healthier between appointments. It's not about the client noticing, it's about the actual quality of your work. Saving a few bucks now costs you in the long run with faster dulling and worse performance.
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nancy_wood
nancy_wood24d ago
It's like saying a butter knife cuts steak just fine.
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