Thinning Shears (Texturizing Shears)

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Specialized scissors featuring one standard blade and one notched, comb-like teeth blade to remove a fraction of hair bulk.

Thinning shears are engineered to remove weight without shifting the overarching length framework. Depending on the teeth density (e.g., 28-tooth or 40-tooth texturizers), they cut a precise percentage of hair per snip, perfect for blending clipper lines or softening thick interior sections.

Common Examples

• The barber used a 30-tooth thinning shear to soften the hard line between the guard size 2 and the scissor work on top.
• Chomping too close to the scalp with thinning shears creates tiny, stubbly hairs that stand straight up through the longer style.