Hair folding at the tip, pulling through a section or a rough close can be a sign that your scissors need attention. It does not prove that the steel is poor or that sharpening is the first fix. Stop using a pair that catches or damages hair, then inspect it safely.
Check the simple causes first
- Residue and moisture. Remove hair and product build-up from the blades and pivot with the method approved for that pair, then dry it. See our cleaning guide.
- Tension and movement. Open and close the clean pair without cutting. Notice an unusually loose, tight or gritty action. Follow the maker’s adjustment directions; an arbitrary screw turn can make the cut worse.
- Visible damage. Look for a nicked edge, bent tip, loose part or impact mark. Avoid touching or testing the sharpened edge with your fingers. A dropped or damaged pair should be inspected by someone who services that model.
- Exact tool and task. A toothed thinner will behave differently from a plain cutter. Check that the pair is used for the cutting method and handedness its maker specifies.
Decide on a service route
If the problem remains after cleaning and a correct tension check, ask the maker or a qualified scissor service to assess the pair. Describe what happens, where along the blade it occurs, the model code and any fall or recent sharpening. Yasaka Seiki offers a manufacturer resharpening and parts service for its scissors; current access and shipping from New Zealand must be checked with that provider. Jaguar’s care guidance also treats edge and tension work as model-specific care.
There is no reliable calendar interval that fits every pair or working pattern. Choose the next service based on how the scissor cuts and what inspection finds. If buying another model, the scissor choice guide explains which specifications to compare.