The perfect hairdressers' scissors for every hairstyle

Whatever style your clients are requesting this summer, there's sure to be a pair of scissors that are perfect for creating that look. These are the right tools for creating some of the season's hottest celebrity hairstyles.   Katie Holmes   Since the bob has made a major comeback, super-sharp scissors have become an essential item for every stylist. To achieve a cool and calculated bob like Katie check out these scissors.  

	Buttercut's Miracle Slit scissors are perfect for precision-cutting sharp bobs. Its super-sharp blades offer absolute control, with staggered serrations across the front blade. The ideal tool for point-cutting and creating the latest bob cuts. Price: £600 Call: 01437 769979 www.buttercut.co.uk
	The Excellent Edges Glider C with a serrated edge is perfect for recreating this look as one of the blades has tiny teeth. This blade holds the hair while cutting, to ensure an equal length is easily achieved with no pushing. Price: £230 Call: 028 9073 0656 www.excellent-edges.co.uk
	The Cerena Titan Sky Colours scissors from Hair Tools are formed of Titan aluminium with hollow ground blades and hand-honed cutting edges to deliver exceptionally smooth handling. Itís the perfect tool for creating a super-sharp bob. Price: £80 Call: 01924 466999 www.hairtools.co.uk
	The 6in Yoi thumbtwister from Yoiscissors features a longer blade for creating easy and precise perimeter lines. Itís perfect for short, sharp bobs and is also ideal for adding texture thanks to its swivel thumb. Price: £69.95 Call: 01259 730081 www.yoiscissors.com

  Sarah Jessica Parker   Sarah's tumbling curls remain a firm favourite with women everywhere. Itís a classic, feminine look that requires careful cutting to create fresh, long layers.  

	The Emerald Damascus scissors from Kamisori are incredibly sharp and the long, elegant blades are perfect for slicing into heavy layers and creating texture and movement. Price: £599.95 Call: 0113 2560466 www.kamisoriuk.com
	It&ly Hair & Beautyís Mizutani Sword D19 6.3in handmade scissorsboast a spooned and shaped handle for comfort and ease of use, with hand-forged cobalt steel blades. Its blades are heavily weighted, making them ideal for slice-cutting and perfect for achieving the tapered mid-lengths and ends as seen in this haircut. Price: £595 Call: 01923 224040 www.italyhairbeauty.com
	Kasho's Millennium 5.8in scissorsare the ideal tool for creating locks like SJP's. With exceptionally sharp blades, which are mirror polished, cutting resistance is kept to a minimum meaning they effortlessly glide through long hair. Price: £610 Call: 01489 589553 www.kashoscissors.co.uk/

  Sarah Harding If you want to create a choppy, messed-up crop like Sarah's, then you'll need scissors which are designed for texturising and removing weight.  

	Glamtechís Bamboo scissor is perfect for point-cutting into the fringe to create a choppy look, while its Classic T texturising scissor is ideal for using on the back and sides to remove bulk and obtain a shattered look.. Price: £103 Glamtech Bamboo / £101 Glamtech Classic T Call: 01293 817117 www.glamgirl.biz
	Schwarzkopf Professional's Essential Scissors are ideal for creating this on-trend look of the season. Theyíre a medium-weight scissor suitable for stylists of all levels and have a finger rest to make them more comfortable to use. Price: £60 Call: 01296 314000 www.schwarzkopfprofessional.co.uk
	Tondeo's Spider Thinning Scissor from Wella Professionalsis perfect for getting the Harding look. Featuring the Tondeo hollow groove screw, exchangeable finger ring inserts and removable finger rest, its ergonomic design delivers precision cutting, speed and efficiency. Price: £52 Call: 01256 490690 www.wellaprofessionals.co.uk
	To give a professional finish to a look like Sarah's, check out the Classic Pro 101-210 from Samurai Scissors.It's a top selling classic scissor that is ideal for choppy, textured locks. Price: £102 Call: 01782 599313 www.samuraiscissors.co.uk

  Myleene Klass A heavy fringe and long layers, as sported here by Myleene, require deep point-cutting and lots of slicing.  

	Rusk's Delta Blade Scissors have a rotating thumb, which allows stylists to achieve maximum control with reduced physical effort and 40% less thumb travel.These scissors are perfect for hair like Myleene's as they achieve a sharper cutting angle than a traditional bevelled blade, allowing for consistently smooth and clean cuts. Price: £199 Call: 08700 500 868 www.sallyexpress.com
	The Funky Texturiser from Roo Salon is ideal for softening the outline on choppy styles. Price: £31.50 Call: 0845 6036236 www.roopouches.co.uk
	Jaguar's Diamond 5in scissorsfrom Salon Suppliesare designed to allow an effortless cutting technique to perform the straightest of cuts and are ideal for super-straight fringes. Price: £199 Call: 02380 227722 www.salonsupplies.co.uk

 

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