Professional shears stay consistent when hair, product residue and moisture are removed before they build up around the blades and pivot. Tondeo’s current official care guidance for its professional scissors emphasizes hair-only use, cleaning after each use, targeted lubrication at the screw and dry protected storage.
After each service
- Remove loose hair. With the scissors closed, wipe the blades and handle with a clean, soft cloth. Work carefully around the edge.
- Clean the pivot area. Open and close the scissors slowly while removing visible hair near the screw. Do not use the cutting edge to scrape residue.
- Dry completely. Moisture left at the pivot or between the blades encourages staining and rough movement.
Oil the pivot
Place a small, targeted amount of suitable scissor oil at the screw/pivot area. Open and close the scissors several times to distribute it, then wipe away excess. More oil is not better: excess attracts hair and dust.
Check tension without overtightening
If the blades fold hair, push it away or feel loose, clean and oil the pivot before changing tension. Make only small adjustments with the correct tool for the exact screw system, then test through a controlled opening and closing motion. A setting that is too loose can push hair; a setting that is too tight adds wear and hand effort. If the scissors were dropped, nicked, bent or remain rough after cleaning, stop adjusting and use a qualified professional sharpening/service provider.
Protect the edge
- Cut hair only—paper, foil, cord and packaging can damage a professional edge.
- Do not drop the scissors or leave them open on a station.
- Store them dry in a fitted case or original protective packaging.
- Keep each pair separate so the blades cannot strike other tools.
- Use professional sharpening when performance declines; do not use a household sharpener.
A simple weekly check
Inspect the tips, edge, pivot, finger inserts and finger rest. Confirm that movement is smooth, the screw system is stable and no residue remains. Regular light maintenance is safer and less expensive than correcting heavy wear.