How do I sharpen my hair shears?

You know how every stunt video says, “Do not do this at home” in small print? Yep, that applies to your scissors too. If you sharpen your scissors at home or with an unauthorized sharpener, you risk invalidating the manufacturer warranty. Most brands require your scissors to be sharpened by the factory or with an authorized sharpener to keep the manufacturer warranty valid. If your scissors are not quite making the cut, look for your brand below for instructions on getting them sharpened. Even if we don’t sell your brand, we wanted to include it in this list to help you out! 

 

BMAC Shears 

BMAC has service centers in the USA and Canada. Sharpening in any other location will void your warranty. Here are some simple instructions to get your scissors working well again:

1. Contact BMAC at info@bmac.pro or speak to customer service at 1-855-279-5500 (USA) / 1-800-641-7936 (CANADA) to get an address for where to mail your scissors. 
2. Pack your scissors in their original case or put a rubber band around the tips and wrap them in bubble wrap. Put them in a padded envelope.
3. Send your packaged scissors to the BMAC authorized service center address given by BMAC. 
4. A BMAC care representative will be in contact once your shears have been cared for to find out the best way to return them to you.

For additional information, please visit their website: bmac.pro/sharpening

 

Diamond Rose Shears

1. Wrap your shears in a paper towel and enclose a check in the amount of $35.00 (includes return shipping) for each shear.
2. You may expect a one-week turnaround, not including weekends and holidays. 
3. For questions, call 303-217-8660.
4. Mail them in a padded envelope to:

 

For additional information please visit their website: diamondroseshears.com

 

Faith Scissors

For information please visit their website: faith-scissors.com

 

Fuel Hair Scissors

1. If you sharpen your scissors anywhere besides Fuel, you run the risk of incurring additional charges or voiding your warranty. 
2. Visit the following site to purchase Fuel’s shear servicing package: fuelhair.com/servicing
3. After you purchase your service package, you will receive a packing envelope in 3-5 days with mailing and packing instructions.
4. It will take approximately 3 weeks from mailing your shears in to receive them back, at which time a signature will be required to receive your scissors back at your salon.
5. You may contact them with questions by email, info@fuelhair.com, or call toll-free (844) 588-3835.

For additional information please visit their website: fuelhair.com

 

Inochi Shears

1. Purchase your sharpening service at this link: inochishears.com/products/professional-shear-sharpening-service
2. Place your scissors in the case or wrap them in bubble wrap to protect them.
3. Include a check in the amount of $30 per shear. This includes return shipping. 
4. Include your shipping information in the package. 
5. Mail your shears to:

 

For additional information please visit their website: inochishears.com

 

Kamisori Shears

1. Sharpening your shears through a non-authorized sharpener may void your warranty and damage your scissors if done incorrectly. 
2. Kamisori has both standard and priority sharpening options. Follow each link for detailed instructions on mailing your shears in for sharpening.
3. For standard sharpening and to choose a location, click here: kamisorishears.com/kamisori-sharpening-service-standard-us-canada-only
4. For priority sharpening and to choose a location, click here: kamisorishears.com/kamisori-sharpening-service-priority

For additional information please visit their website: kamisorishears.com

 

Karg Shears

Sharpening & Service - Karg Shears USA:
Precision Edge Quality
130 E. Fourth Street
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Tel +1.800.729.3343

For information please visit their website: mikekarg.com

 

Kasho Scissors

1. Your scissors should be sharpened every 1-2 years by a Kasho technician.
2. Choose one of Kasho’s three options for servicing: standard, ballbearing service, or Ceramic series service. You can find descriptions of each of these services and pay for them here: kashoscissors.co.uk/servicing-your-kasho-scissors
3. Print your email receipt/invoice and pack it with your scissors. If you do not send the receipt/invoice, your scissors cannot be serviced. To pack, wrap your scissors in heavy cardboard and cushioning material and place in a padded envelope. 
4. Be sure that your name and return address are clearly visible on the outside of your package. Use a “signed for” postal service to make sure your package is received, and that it travels safely. 
5. Your scissors will be serviced as quickly as possible but if you are wanting them completed by a certain date, you may contact them at customerservice@thehairmovement.com
6. Your scissors will be returned to you at the address you provide on your package.
7. Mail to: 

For additional information please visit their website: kashoscissors.co.uk

 

Kenchii Shears

1. Print and complete this form and mail along with your shears: kenchiibeauty.com/template/pdf/kenchii_sharpening_form_editable.pdf
2. Wrap shears in bubble wrap and place in a padded envelope. 
3. Kenchii recommends insuring your package in case of damage or loss.
4. For questions and concerns, you may contact them at 1.888.4KENCHII or info@kenchii.com

For additional information please visit their website: kenchiibeauty.com

 

MAG Shears

1. Only have your shears sharpened by MAG technicians. If you sharpen them elsewhere you will void your lifetime warranty and may damage your shears.  
2. To get your shears sharpened, purchase the shear sharpening service here: magshears.com/products/factory-service
3. For questions, call 1-866-925-0332. 
4. For quick service, use USPS Priority and make sure to insure your package and mail to: 

 

For additional information please visit their website: magshears.com

 

Mizutani Scissors

1. Mizutani USA has a lifetime warranty on their scissors. Sharpening and servicing by other companies will void your warranty. 
2. Mizutani sharpens your scissors at their factory to ensure the best care possible for your scissors. 
3. The cost is $30 for sharpening and an additional $10 for shipping and handling per pair. 
4. Fill out the FACTORY SHARPENING REQUEST FORM
5. Make your check payable to Motik Inc. in the amount of $40. 
6. Put a rubber band around the tip of your scissors and wrap the scissors in a paper towel or bubble wrap and put the scissors in a padded envelope. Be sure to include the sharpening request form, your check, and your business card in your package.
7. Sharpening will take approximately 2-3 weeks. 
8. Mail to: 

Mizutani USA / Motik, Inc. – Sharpening Services
1450 Sutter Street Suite 428
San Francisco, CA 94109

For additional information please visit their website: mizutaniscissors.com

 

Musashi Shears

1. Wrap your shears in a protective wrapping and put them in a padded envelope. 
2. Include a check for $35, which includes sharpening and return shipping.
3. You can expect a one-week turnaround, not including weekends and holidays. 
4. For questions, please call 303-217-8660. 
5. Mail to:

For additional information please visit their website: musashishears.com

 

Scissor Warrior-JP Plan

1. Put a rubber band around the closed tips of your shears.
2. Include the Mail-in order form at this link: sep.yimg.com/ty/cdn/yhst-128689683014856/Mail-in_form.pdf
3. Include check or money order payable to SCISSOR WARRIOR if not paying with credit card as described in mail-in order form. 
4. Your shears will be returned to you ASAP by USPS Priority Mail.
5. Contact them at 352-672-2488 with any questions.  
6. Mail your shears to: 

For additional information please visit their website: jpplan.com

 

Sensei Shears

1. To get help sharpening your shears, call 1(800) 927-1767 and visit their website to get a service label: senseishears.com/sharpening

For additional information please visit their website: senseishears.com

 

Shark Fin Shears

1. Only get your shears sharpened by a Shark Fin technician. Getting your shears sharpened anywhere else will void your warranty. 
2. Call toll free, 888-544-7254 to get instructions on sending your shears for sharpening. 
3. Every time you need your shears sharpened you should call Shark Fin due to some previously approved sharpeners no longer meeting their high standards. Failure to call may void your warranty. 

For additional information please visit their website: sharkfinshears.com

 

Shatterblade Shears

1. Purchase your sharpening service through their website, shatterblade.com/sharpening. Alternatively, you may mail a check in the amount of $40 made out to Shatterblade. 
2. Package your scissors carefully for mailing. Shatterblade suggests that you insure your package to protect against loss or theft. 
3. Once received they will be sharpened professionally and will be returned to you within 2 business days. 
4. You will receive a tracking number in your email when your shears are shipped back to you.
5. Mail to:

For additional information please visit their website: shatterblade.com

 

Shiro Shears

1. Download the scissor sharpening order form to mail with your scissors: shiroshears.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/SHARPENING-SERVICE-ORDER.pdf
2. Wrap your scissors in padding or bubble wrap and place them and the order form in a padded envelope. 
3. You may pay online here: shiroshears.com/products/products/scissor-sharpening-service or write a money order or check in the amount of $35, made out to Shiro Shears and include it in your envelope. 
4. Insure your package and mail to:

For additional information please visit their website: shiroshears.com

 

Sukotto Scissors

1. Your warranty will be voided if sharpened with any unauthorized sharpener. Sharpening with Sukotto is free, you only need to pay for shipping and handling. 
2. To get your scissors sharpened, first fill out the sharpening form: sukottoscissors.com/sharpening
3. You will be sent an email with payment information for shipping and handling and a service request form. 
4. Pay for shipping and handling and include the filled service request form with your carefully packaged scissors. 
5. Mail to: 

For additional information please visit their website: sukottoscissors.com

 

Top Edge Shears

For information please visit their website: topedgeshears.com

 

Tsubame Shears

1. It is very important to get your scissors factory sharpened, because each brand has their own angle of sharpening the blade. 
2. Email info@tsubame-us.com for instructions on sending in your scissors for sharpening or you can call 626-279-5889 for customer service questions. 
3. After finding out what to do to send your scissors in, mail to:

For additional information please visit their website: tsubame-us.com

 

Utsumi Shears

1. Email info@utsumiinternational.com for instructions and information about sharpening your scissors. 

For additional information please visit their website: uu-utsumi.co.jp

 

Washi Scissors

1. Sharpening your Washi Scissors with an unauthorized sharpener will void your lifetime warranty.
2. To get your scissors sharpened by expert Washi technicians, fill out this form and include it with your scissors: washiscissor.com/content/Sharpening_Form.pdf
3. Wrap your scissors in paper towels or bubble wrap.
4. You may send a check, cash, or pay online here:  washiscissor.com/sharpening-service For information on sharpening services and shipping options and to get the total amount for writing a check or cash, see the pay online link.  
5. Include your sharpening form, scissors, and check or cash (if not paying online) in a padded envelope and mail to:

 

For additional information please visit their website: washiscissor.com/sharpening

 

Zen Master Scissors

1. If you live in Australia, call Zen Master customer service: 01-01-310-999-9246 to find out how to get your scissors sharpened. They will even give you another pair of scissors on loan while yours are being sharpened if you ask!
2. If you do not live in Australia or if you live in a remote area of Australia, contact customer service and they will let you know the best way to get your scissors sharpened: zenmasterscissors.com/contact-us

For additional information please visit their website: zenmasterscissors.com

 

We hope that you found this list helpful. If you still need help finding information on how to get your shears sharpened without voiding your warranty, we would be more than happy to advise you on the process according to your brand. Feel free to get in touch with us here!