Hot hair razor: what is the benefit of this cutting method?

28.01.2020

They say that Cleopatra gave her the first haircut with hot scissors. There is a beautiful legend that tells that slaves constantly heated the blades of knives that were used to cut the ends of the queen in order to preserve the beauty of her hair. A Swiss entrepreneur tried to recreate the procedure in our time. Through trial and error, he developed thermal scissors - a power-powered tool whose cutting edges heat up.

What are the advantages of technology

Frequent blow-drying, regular styling, and straightening of strands do not go without leaving a trace - the hair becomes dry and begins to become frizzy. If they are cut with ordinary scissors, the ends split and the hairstyle quickly loses its shape. Hot blades, removing the length, seal the tip. Thanks to this, the hair becomes heavier and the curl straightens. From here it is easy to understand what a haircut with hot scissors gives:

less split ends;
The hairstyle looks neater and its shape lasts longer.

Unfortunately, there are many myths around the procedure, most of which were born after unscrupulous advertising campaigns. Many people mistakenly believe that cutting hair with hot scissors moisturizes, accelerates growth, and restores the structure of damaged curls. This is not true, since the blades do not affect the entire length of the strand, and its condition directly depends on human health, the functioning of the sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and care.

At the same time, you can notice the effect that a haircut with hot scissors provides in the before and after photos - the hairstyle looks more neat, and the strands look even and well-groomed. It is achieved no earlier than after 4–5 procedures, when all split ends are cut off.

Photo of hair after cutting with hot scissors and the price of the procedure

Visually, the strands look more elastic, shiny and smooth, and their volume has increased significantly. The hairstyle has a clear outline.

photo before and after cutting hair with hot scissors

The cost of a thermal haircut procedure is significantly higher than a regular classic haircut. The pricing policy is affected by the location of your city, the status of the salon, the degree of hair damage and the complexity of the hairstyle.

Thus, services in salons in Moscow and St. Petersburg can vary from 1000 to 1600 rubles. If there are discounts or coupons, it may be cheaper to find deals for less.

What problems does it help solve?

Stylists recommend doing the procedure in the following cases:

the ends are overdried, split, damaged;
the hair gets tangled, it is difficult to comb it, to put it beautifully into a ponytail or hairstyle - individual hairs stand out and stick out;
often dyeing, styling, strands are straightened or curled;
I want to grow my length faster.

It's up to you to cut with thermal scissors or regular ones. The main thing is not to hope for a miracle. To restore beauty to excessively damaged curls, combine the procedure with lamination, keratin straightening, and choose the right care products. Only an integrated approach will help restore lost health, silkiness and shine to your hair.

How is the thermal haircut procedure performed?

Thermal haircut can be carried out using 2 types of tools - cutting hair with a hot razor or hot scissors. The technology using scissors is as follows:

Before starting, your hair should be washed and dried.
Next, you can use hot scissors to trim a few centimeters of split edges.
The curls are divided into small strands and twisted into flagella.
The instrument cuts off individual hairs with a disturbed structure that jump out from the body of the flagellum.

Thermal cutting must be performed by a specialist.
The technology for cutting with a hot razor is as follows:

The hairstyle also goes through a washing and drying procedure.
The hair is divided into individual strands, the thickness and width of which are greater than in previous technology.
The strands are clamped between 2 fingers, the tool cuts off the split edges.

Are there any disadvantages

Like any other technology, cutting with hot scissors has not only advantages, but also disadvantages:

the instrument, and with it the procedure, are expensive;
the result may not be noticeable after the first haircut, especially if you are trying to maintain the length;
the process can take 1.5–3 hours, depending on the length and thickness of the hair;
the result depends on the qualifications of the hairdresser;
To maintain the effect, you need to use hot scissors technology regularly - once every 2-4 months.

A contraindication to the procedure is too thin, dry hair: even slightly heated blades will injure it even more. If you use a curling iron, curling iron or curling iron every day, there will be no result. Due to permanent damage, all efforts to seal the ends will come to naught.

Difference between hair polishing and hot cutting

First, let's figure out what hair polishing is. Polishing is another type of procedure to restore structure. To implement it, a machine with special attachments is used. Strands are passed one at a time through one of these nozzles to cut off any protruding scales.

Thus, the effect of healthy hair shine is achieved. The statistics session must be repeated after 6 months.

For lasting results it is important:

constant application of oil masks;
using balm after washing your hair;
rubbing vitamin solutions into the roots.

Similar features

Hair polishing and cutting with hot scissors are united by the desire for the same result - to improve hair health by combating split ends.

Difference in procedures

Let us consider the features of the procedures in relation to each other. The key difference between polishing and hot scissors is that the latter seals the ends using heat, while a polishing machine only cuts off split ends.

There is an opinion among consumers that the result of polishing will last longer than a haircut with hot scissors.

However, polishing is not used for all hair types, for example, it is necessary for owners of long and thick hair, but it is contraindicated for owners of thin and curly hair. The effect depends entirely on caring for your curls in the future and proper nutrition.

Moreover, an important factor for each of us when going to a salon is the cost of services. This is also where hot cutting and polishing are significantly different. The price for polishing varies from 700 to 1200 rubles depending on the length. As for cutting hair with hot scissors, the budget here will be within 1600-2500 rubles.

How to do a haircut with hot scissors

The procedure is performed using thermal scissors. They look like regular ones, but they are connected to an outlet via a cord. Their blades heat up, and the handle remains cool or warm, so that the master can work comfortably. The tool also has protective pads to prevent your fingers from getting burned while working.

The heating intensity of the blades is adjustable - the master selects the temperature depending on the type of hair in the range from 80 to 150°C (for thin hair - less, for thick hair - more).

To get a haircut with hot scissors, the client washes his hair, thoroughly dries his hair, and then does the desired hairstyle, just like a regular hairstyle. After giving the shape, the master additionally goes over the entire length - divides the hair into strands, twisting them into a plait. The tool removes all hair that has escaped from the plait. This works all over the head.

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Interesting! Some hairdressers use the polishing method, where the strand is stretched and bent, and any stray hairs are also cut off.

Introducing hot haircuts

A haircut using thermal scissors is usually carried out when the client wants to get rid of split ends.

The structure of human hair is easy to imagine as a thick shaft that is covered with countless scales. In a healthy state, all the particles fit tightly to each other, outwardly this is manifested in brilliance.

However, after constant drying with a hairdryer, styling with a curling iron, aggressive coloring or incorrectly selected shampoo, the scales begin to bristle and no longer adhere to the base.

Thus, girls notice split ends, which all professionals recommend cutting off to get rid of.

To improve the health of hair, a haircut with heated scissor blades is used. As a result of cutting at a high degree, the cut is “soldered”. This effect allows moisture and nutrients to remain inside the rod. Thus, we prolong the healthy shine and well-groomed appearance.

At first glance, the tool differs little from the usual hairdressing scissors. However, there is a significant difference - this is the power supply wire. This design allows the metal blade plates to heat up within a certain temperature range.

The master selects the appropriate temperature based on the condition of the hair, and then trims the ends. The cutting technology in this case differs from the usual one in that the master works with tightly twisted flagella from individual strands. These are the ones he trims.

This feature is necessary to understand where the damage is, because single hairs begin to come out in different directions.

The main advantages of a hot haircut compared to a regular haircut are the following:

Nutrients that are necessary for their beauty and health are preserved inside.
You will forget about split ends and brittle ends.
Now you will not need to go to the salon every month, because the effect of using thermal scissors is 3-4 months.

Indications for hot cutting

In general, cutting with hot scissors can be done by anyone. However, professionals especially recommend this procedure for those who:

hair is long and brittle;
perm was performed;
hair is permanently dyed.

After several treatments, your curls will become noticeably shinier and healthier.

Haircut with hot scissors at home

Knowing how to use the tool correctly, you can try to seal the ends of your hair yourself.

Follow the instructions:

wash your hair - use shampoo and conditioner;
dry them with a hairdryer with a concentrator attachment, pulling out each strand - the smoother the curls, the easier it is to work with them;
throw a cape over your shoulders so that your cut hair does not cling to your clothes;
comb, separate the first strand at the back of the head (about 2 cm thick), and pin the rest with a clip;
twist the strand with a rope, pull it if necessary, run your hand upward along the entire length so that the split ends come out;
carefully cut off everything that sticks out to the sides;
In this way, process the strands all over your head.

Disadvantages of hot haircuts

High cost of the procedure.

Session duration . Haircutting with hot scissors is a long, painstaking job that will take a couple of hours or more.

Individuality . Subsequently, the strands may become even stiffer and dryer. The procedure is not suitable for every hair type.

Lack of the promised effect . A healthy haircut with hot scissors does not always give the promised effect of hair growth and health. The technology is not suitable for strands that are brittle along the entire length.

Short term . The dizzying volume and effect of healthy hair can only last for the first month. To maintain the desired effect, it is necessary to use additional products, for example, homemade nourishing hair masks or hair ampoules, which can be purchased in specialized stores or pharmacies.

According to some reviews, the expectation of the cumulative effect that hairdressers promise, even after three or four thermal cutting procedures, is not observed.

How to care for your hair after cutting the ends with hot scissors

To ensure the effect lasts for a long time:

Try not to overuse hair dryers, curling irons, or straightening irons - they dry out your hair and cause split ends. If you can’t avoid styling, use heat protectants. Dry or straighten strands at minimum temperatures to avoid damaging them.
Choose shampoos, conditioners and masks wisely for regular care. They moisturize and smooth curls, ensuring health and shine along the entire length.

Finally, get enough sleep and watch your diet. Hair often reflects our state of health, and the only way to make it beautiful is to reconsider your lifestyle and give up bad habits.

What is hair cutting with hot scissors and a razor?

Again, under a microscope, you can examine the ends of the strands after cutting off with ordinary scissors. They look injured: the edges are broken, torn, porous. Such curls are more susceptible to the harmful effects of surrounding harmful factors. Therefore, in the production of cosmetics there are a lot of means for sealing edges.

If the cut is made by a hot hair razor, then it turns out even and smooth. Haircut with a hot razor has been known in ancient times - since the time of Egyptian civilization. In the modern world, the starting point for this technology was 2003. The German company Jaguar has created cutting equipment that can be heated and maintained within a specified temperature range.