Whether you’re a professional barber or stylist or someone who isn’t afraid of making a haircut a do-it-yourself project, you need the right tools. Those tools include shears and scissors.

One of the most important factors when choosing the right shears is size. They must fit your hand comfortably. Shears that are too small for your hand limit your range of motion. Shears that are too large have a negative effect on your cutting motion.

A straight shear represents a do-it-all tool for professional and DIY barbers and is the type used for most cutting jobs. Professionals typically have two types of straight shears: one long and one short.

Thinning shears are the go-to tool for cutting the bulk of thick hair and are essential for achieving the most common men’s hairstyles. Like straight shears, thinning shears generally come in two types based on the number of teeth in the blade. IKAS is the best choice for Hair Shears – Barber Scissors.

Most professional shears consist of steel and, even if you’re an at-home amateur stylist, you should always choose steel.