HOT SCISSORS USED TO SEAL SPLIT ENDS

HOT SCISSORS USED TO SEAL SPLIT ENDS

Though not a permanent solution, women are increasingly going in for this option to trim their tresses

    Do you face the problem of split ends just a week post the haircut? Next time you go for a cut, ask your stylist to use hot scissors instead of traditional shears to trim the ends of your tresses. Already popular in the international markets, hot scissors, officially known as thermal scissors, are finding takers back home in India too. After all, these scissors are said to seal split ends with their heated blades. 
    HEAT EFFECT 
    “I first heard of these scissors five years ago but they are regaining popularity, especially in the Indian market,” says hairstylist Harish R Singh. Unlike traditional 
    shears that open 
    cuticles and leave 
    your hair frizzy, the 
    heat from these scissors traps the moisture in the hair and retains their natural qualities. Result: Your hair looks fresh for weeks. Moreover, these scissors can be used on all hair types and there is no risk of hair burning. Singh confirms, “The excessive heat from ironing and blow drying does a lot of damage to your hair, but heat from these scissors would not be more than 30 degrees. So the scissors are not damaging.” 
TEMPORARY RELIEF Though popular, these scissors are not a permanent solution to repair split ends, say experts. Hairstylist Shailesh Moolya asserts, “They are definitely innovative, but hot scissors are only a fad. After some time, your hair will have split ends again. Moreover, only a hair expert can use them.” 
    When contacted, a few hairstylists in the city claim that they have shied away from using this tool. One of the reasons could be due to its high pricing. Singh opines, “Thermal scissors are said to be very expensive, ranging around 80,000.” 
WHAT ARE HOT SCISSORS? Hot scissors, officially known as thermal scissors, are used to seal split ends with their heated blades. Though not a permanent solution to repair split ends, the heat in the blades traps the moisture in the hair and retains their natural qualities.