Care & Maintenance
AFTERCARE & MAINTENANCE
KASHO scissors are precision instruments designed for professional use. With the right care and regular maintenance, you can preserve their exceptional cutting performance for years to come.
EVERYDAY PRECISION
EVERYDAY SCISSOR CARE
A few minutes of care each day keeps your KASHO edge sharper for longer.
- Use your scissors on hair only.
- Clean and disinfect after every client. Remove hair and residue with a clean, soft cloth, then apply Made For The Blade Scissor Spray. Leave for 30 seconds before wiping away any excess. Its specialist anti-rust formula helps protect your scissors while maintaining hygiene.
- A KASHO leather care cloth is ideal for wiping and polishing your scissors.
- Oil the pivot at the end of each working day.
- Make sure your scissors are completely dry before putting them away. Moisture can cause rust spots that permanently damage the steel.
- Never leave scissors soaking in disinfectant or sterilising solution.
- Avoid dropping or knocking your scissors, as this can damage the cutting edge and affect alignment.
- Store them closed, in their case, when not in use.
- Check the blade tension regularly (see below).
- Never attempt to sharpen your scissors yourself.
- Have them serviced by KASHO every 1–2 years, or sooner if their performance changes.
IMPORTANT
If the hair resists, stop
Never force a cut through a section that resists. It can damage the blades. Take a smaller section instead.
IMPORTANT
If your scissors are dropped
Stop using them, even if they look fine. A small knock can misalign the blades or chip the edge, and cutting on can make the damage worse. Book a service and send them to us.
THE RIGHT BALANCE
CHECKING BLADE TENSION
Correct tension gives a smooth, controlled cut. Too tight, and the blades grind against each other. Too loose, and the scissors feel unstable and can fold hair instead of cutting it. Either can nick or blunt the edge.
- Hold the scissors by the ring without the finger rest, points facing straight up. (Right-handed scissors: hold in your left hand. Left-handed scissors: hold in your right hand.)
- With your other hand, open the blades until they form a cross.
- Let go of the moving ring.
- Watch where it stops. The blade should fall partly closed, leaving a gap of about 15 mm between the tips.
About 15 mm
A gap of about 15 mm between the tips means the tension is right.
Closes fully
The moving blade falls quickly and closes fully, or almost fully.
Doesn’t move
The moving blade doesn’t fall at all.
Use the tension dial or key: clockwise to tighten, anticlockwise to loosen.
Make small adjustments, then test again. If the tension still feels wrong, don’t force it. Book a service instead, as damage from incorrect adjustment isn’t covered by the warranty.
Blue Series
Blue Series: the tension can only be adjusted at the KASHO Service Centre. Please don’t try to adjust it yourself; book a service instead.
THE ESSENTIALS
CARE ESSENTIALS
Everything you need to clean, oil and protect your KASHO scissors between services.
PRECISION, MAINTAINED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICING
Daily care keeps your scissors in good order, but every edge needs expert attention in time. A KASHO service every 1–2 years restores sharpness, corrects balance and tension, and replaces worn parts, for £45.00 + VAT per scissor including return delivery. Regular servicing with us also supports your 4-year KASHO warranty.