Hair Salon Tools

Key criteria: blade material (Japanese or German steel — sharper edge, longer-lasting), size (5"–5.5" for detail work, 6"–7" for fast bulk cutting), handle type (offset handle = less wrist fatigue for all-day use). Convex blade = smoother, quieter cut with less hair pushing. For thinning scissors: tooth count matters — 30–40 teeth removes less material per pass, giving more control over texture removal.

For colouring: a stable colour bowl, wide and fine colour brushes, sectioning clips in multiple sizes for clean parting, and gloves. For balayage: dedicated ombre brushes and foils. For highlights: pre-cut foil or a foil roll. A colour comb for even distribution. A salon cape for client protection. Colour tools clean easily if rinsed immediately after use — leaving colour to dry hardens the residue.

Scissors: clean after every use with a dedicated cloth, lubricate the pivot point weekly. Professional sharpening every 6 months with daily use. Flat irons and curling irons: clean the plates from styling product buildup with a specialist cleaner. Combs and clips: sanitise in a UV steriliser or with alcohol between clients. Proper maintenance doubles the working life of every tool — especially scissors where edge degradation is irreversible.

Yes — flat iron plate technology makes a real difference by hair type. Ceramic plates: even heat distribution, less damage — ideal for fine or chemically treated hair. Titanium plates: fast heat-up, handle thick or resistant hair. Tourmaline: ionic effect, reduces frizz — for curly or wavy hair. For combs: wide-tooth for wet curly hair, fine-tooth for straight combing on dry, and a tail comb for clean sectioning.

To start: a mid-range 5.5" Japanese steel scissors (not the most expensive — technique comes first), a basic salon comb set, 10–12 sectioning clips and a 2000W+ ionic hair dryer. Avoid very cheap scissors — they cause wrist fatigue and don't cut cleanly. Invest in tools you use every day (scissors, dryer) and save on accessories. A beginner doesn't need a full kit from day one.

HairMaker.Gr stocks a curated selection of salon tools for professionals and students — scissors, flat irons, curling irons, combs, clips and colouring accessories, with shipping to Greece, Cyprus, and throughout Europe.