Thinning shears

A thinning shear has teeth on one blade, so each close removes only part of the hair. Stylists use it to blend, to soften a weight line or to take bulk out of thick hair. This collection brings together the thinners and texturizers from all four makers. The teeth tell you most of what you need to know: more, finer teeth take out a little at a time, while fewer, wider teeth remove more and leave visible texture. The product pages list the tooth count wherever the maker gives it, along with the steel, the handle and the length. If you already own a cutting shear you like, start with the same maker and compare the handle. Prices are in Canadian dollars, and orders ship to every Canadian province and territory.