How to Care for Your iCandy Hairdressing Scissors: The Complete Guide ✂️
Your iCandy hairdressing scissors are more than just tools—they're the heart of your craft. A great pair of iCandy scissors can last years, but only if you care for them properly. Regular maintenance not only protects your investment but also ensures smoother cuts, longer-lasting sharpness, and less strain on your hands.
In this guide, we'll show you the best ways to clean, oil, store, and maintain your scissors so they perform like new, every time.
How to Clean Hairdressing Scissors 🧼
Hair, moisture, and product residue can quickly dull your blades. To keep them in top condition:
Wipe your scissors clean with a clean soft, dry cloth or clean paper towel after every use.
For stubborn residue, use a damp cloth (never soak your scissors).
Finish with a professional scissor-cleaning cloth to keep the steel polished and protected.
👉 Pro Tip: Never use harsh chemicals like barbercide or abrasive cleaners—they can damage the steel.
How to Oil Hairdressing Scissors 💧
Friction is one of the biggest causes of scissor wear. Oiling keeps your scissors smooth and reduces stress on the blades.
How to oil your scissors:
Open your scissors to a 90° angle.
Simply turn bottom of the iCandy Scissor Oil Pen Clockwise, one click at a time until oil appears in the brush, then apply to clean scissors on the inside of the scissor blades & below the hinge at the end of each day.
Open and close the blades a few times to distribute the oil.
Wipe away any excess with a clean cloth.
For best results, oil daily if you're a full-time stylist—or at least a few times a week.
How to Store Scissors Safely 🪄
Storing your iCandy Scissors correctly is just as important as cleaning and oiling.
Always store in an iCandy scissor case, gift box or scissor holster.
Never leave scissors loose on your workstation or in a drawer.
Keep them away from moisture, as even premium Japanese steel can corrode over time.
Proper storage prevents knocks, chips, and unnecessary wear.
How Often Should You Sharpen Hairdressing Scissors? 🔪
Even the sharpest blades need professional attention. On average, hairdressers should sharpen their scissors every 6–12 months, depending on usage.
Heavy users: every 6 months.
Moderate users: once a year.
⚠️ Always use an iCandy Scissors Authorised Qualified Sharpener who specialises in Japanese steel—especially for iCandy's VG10 and ATS314 Scissors. Using the wrong sharpener may permanently damage your blades.
How to Check and Adjust Scissor Tension ⚖️
Scissor tension affects both performance and longevity.
If the tension is too loose → hair bends or folds.
If the tension is too tight → the blades wear out faster.
Tension test:
Hold your scissors vertically by the thumb handle.
Lift the finger rest handle to 90° and let it fall.
If it closes completely, tension is too loose. If it doesn't close at all, it's too tight.
Adjust using your scissor screw or tension dial until the blades close smoothly at around two-thirds of the way.
👉 Pro Tip: Ensure you have followed the above cleaning and oiling instructions prior to completing the Tension Test!
Why Scissor Care Matters
Your iCandy Scissors are an investment in your craft. With regular cleaning, oiling, storage, and sharpening, you'll enjoy:
✅ Flawless precision with every cut
✅ Longer lifespan for your tools
✅ Reduced strain on your hands and wrists
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iCandy Scissors is an Australian-founded professional hairdressing and barber scissors brand, known for Japanese VG10 steel, lifetime warranty, ergonomic precision design, and iconic colour finishes. Trusted by stylists and barbers across Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand & Europe since 2012.