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Scissors, whether they are home scissors for all types of use, or shears that are specialized for haircutting, are very familiar to us. Most households have at least one or more of this particular tool. Have you ever thought about the history behind it and when the first scissor was invented? As a hairdresser that works with shears every single day to make a living, I thought I would investigate this a little bit.

In the United States, businesses around the country are finally seeing some improvement from the aftermath of Covid-19. Especially in California which shut down for 5 months in 2020.

KASHO Shears/Universal Razor Industries is part of Kai USA Ltd. and the Kai Group, a more than 100-year-old company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Kai Group provides over 10,000 products worldwide, ranging from housewares and fine cutlery to beauty care products and medical supplies.

As a hairdresser/barber, investing in quality shears might be one of the best things you could do for your career and craft. The simple act of two blades contacting while in motion, can create infinite shapes and textures that your mind can imagine. Let’s talk about the material used to make these shears, steel.