Left-Handed and Right-Handed Shears

A: In a sense, both your beauty school and current salon have valid perspectives on this issue. Many salon professionals strongly believe that using the correct hand-specific shears is essential to creating excellent hairstyles. And yes, manufacturers do make specially designed shears for left-handed stylists.
The real question to consider is whether your current shears are hindering your performance. If you find yourself having to make awkward adjustments or if cutting doesn't feel natural and smooth (even with sharp blades), you might benefit from investing in left-handed shears. But if you're comfortable and achieving good results with standard shears, there's no compelling reason to change. The salon staff's comments might simply reflect their strong preferences about tools rather than objective necessity.

Some left-handed stylists do report improved comfort, reduced wrist strain, and better visibility with proper left-handed shears, so it might be worth trying a pair to compare. Some manufacturers offer trial periods, which could help you make an informed decision without a major financial commitment.
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