Q. Scissor are so much cheaper online why should I buy them from you?
A. Before you buy cheap scissors over the internet. Or before you hand over the tools of your trade to be sharpened, ask yourself a few questions. Is it worth the potential waste of money for the lucky dip of receiving a product that is not what you payed for or an inadequate sharpening  service.

You can definitely have a look at brands, models and styles on the Web. You may find items at a dramatically reduced price. Be careful that it may not be a genuine item. It could be a copied item from China, Pakistan or other country.

Q. Why is there such a variation in the prices of scissors sharpening?
A. The same applies to sharpening. If a “sharpener” comes into your salon and offers a sharpening service for $30 or less. At this price it will most likely be a substandard sharpen on a machine that is not specifically designed for hairdressing scissors.

Q. Can you sharpen thinning scissors
A. Yes. Thinning and texturisers can be sharpened. The same pricing applies.

Q. Can you sharpen serrated scissors
A. Yes. However if the serrated edge is damaged. I will need to send the scissor away which would be a 7 day turnaround. Same pricing applies. I will cover postage.

Q. Can you sharpen left handed scissors
A. Yes. The machine I use is designed so that it can be reversed to sharpen left handed scissors.

Q. How long will I be without my scissors while it is being sharpened.
A. The scissor sharpening is performed in my work van and takes approximately 40 minutes. I have about 20 loan scissors you can choose from if you need to borrow one while yours is being sharpened.

FAQ for Knives
Q. Can you sharpen serrated knives.
A. Yes. Serrated knives generally take longer. Therefore the cost can be on the higher end of the pricing scale.