Yoi Hairdressing Scissors

Happy New Year

2012-01-04T05:19:00.000-08:00

Ok been a little while since picked up the blogger pen but hey ho its been a busy old time.

The Yoiscissors site is offering great deals this January on Jaguar Scissors in fact add in the new models like the Mamba and Wildcat the fairly new Diva and it all adds up to Jaguar being on a march to take over Europes favourite choice of hairdressing scissors. We have been retailing and servicing the Jaguar brand for a good few years now and have to say they definately are a good value scissor range for any level of hairdressing professional.

Remember to check out our Facebook page as well. Especially as we have some free prizes for our subscribers.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-01-08T10:58:00.000-08:00

Its a new year and its a good even sounding one at that.

2010 has a nice ring to it, unlike the unbalanced uneven 2009 it feels good. All who go into the year with sights firmly set on making it a great one are going to have a better chance of success. Are you commited to making it a great year?

So how do you do that I hear you say?

My advice is to take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way and that you feel offers value to you and those you deal with. Listen to people.. in our work as hairdresser's its much easier to listen and work than speak and work.

Success in any endeavor or enterprise always comes down to how well you've mastered the fundamentals— and is there anything more fundamental in any & every aspect of your life and career than speaking and listening?

Speaking & Listening is vitally important for anyone who's life and work depends on creating relationships, friendships, partnerships. You can learn...

• To Speak and Listen and have people feel special, happy, excited, and truly connected with you: Excited by their appreciation of you (and of themselves, too!).
• To Speak and Listen without negative, mental judging.
• To Speak and Listen in a way that has you "Fall in-like with people" in just minutes…
• To Speak and Listen in a way that has people "Fall in-like with YOU" AND want more of you... and more of what you're offering, too.
• To Speak and Listen in ways that move people to take heart–felt, enthusiastic committed action.

You can learn to Speak & Listen in a manner that opens up possibilities... calls forth intuition and imagination... solves problems at their source… generates an endless flow of new ideas… that gets quickly and deeply to the "Heart–of–the–Matter" no matter what's the matter… and that always results in inspired action that gets more & better results.

Offers on our site -

What offers do we have on site for you ? There are great deals on the Jaguar e -design range (pictured) this deal is a one off and has been running for a while now and sadly its not going to last too much longer so if your thinking about these scissors buy soon .. see here

We also have lots of new pouches on our site... in fact we have the largest selection of pouches available on the internet !

Something that I think will work for you in 2010...

How many of you buy your shampoos and conditioners etc from the big suppliers like Wella, Loreal, Matrix etc.. what do these companies reward you with apart from a discount for more purchase. hhhmmmmm not much. How about if your supplier company paid you for finding users for its products that include Shampoos without Parabens or other dubious chemicals that are in our everyday shampoos and conditioners. You also get weight loss products that work and you dont sell you recommend. email us - yoiscissors@googlemail.com to learn how.

YS Park comb for Xmas? Yes Please :)

2009-12-14T00:38:00.000-08:00

Its nearly Christmas which is a time for treats galore - some good, some bad, some that make you snore.
However if combing hair is your chosen thing, aaand you like a bit of bling
Take a look at this brilliant little tool one that should never make you look the fool
And rejoice in the knowing that you clients hair will be glowing all static free and neat a feat hard to beat Just using a YS Park comb will cause quite a stir .
So pick up your phone, don't call all alone - order a few then show them to the crew.
We are sure you'll agree its worth the fee now dont drink too much cos its sure to make you ......

Asahi Hairdressing Scissors proving very popular

2009-09-17T05:50:00.000-07:00

The scissor shown above is one of the Asahi B range they come in 3 sizes - 5", 5.5" and 6" making them rather obviously the Asahi B50 Asahi B55 and Asahi B60. As hairdressing scissors sales go this is one of the most popular purchases on our Yoiscissors website. The Nic and the Alu Coba ( Asahi Alucoba) are also very popular scissors.

Ever wondered about scissor care and Scissor sharpening - heres an info vid.

Great deals on Jaguar Champion Range

2009-09-08T10:57:00.000-07:00

We have great deals on some of the scissors in the Jaguar Hairdressing Scissor range - hairdressing scissors like the Jaguar Diamond E and Jaguar Edesign also the Jaguar Ocean set, this is on limited offer!

Twitter Feed

2009-09-08T08:12:00.000-07:00

Anyone listening .. Twitter has this cool feature you can add from twitterfeed.com where it links to your blog. Now ok this blog has been sadly neglected -- no more neglect !!! Its back. Hairdressing scissors and cool stuff coming.Will update on site www.yoiscissors.com

Happy New Year

2009-01-08T07:49:00.001-08:00

Its a Happy New Year even if the media are blasting us with the most negative splurge possible. Its important to understand that negativity breeds more of the same and for certain its a one way road if you believe the hype being proffered by the news crews.

One thing to remember is to keep a cool head and look at how best you can ride the wave of global economic change.

Its a dead cert that inflation is crawling to a standstill if not turning into a more deflationary mode. This is not all bad as things become cheaper due to competition and demand. A good model of this is in our hairdressing scissors where the great pun about "cutting edge technology" is ever so clearly demonstrated in the great bargains to be had on our website Yoiscissors where in our clearance section there are some great bargains in lifetime quality scissors to be had now.

Have a look and see if the RY55's don't just send you into a must have frenzy :)

Another option soon to be introduced is a Classified Ads section where you can sell or trade your tools to our customers. Watch this space.

So chin up eyes forward and keep positive.

Samurai scissors

2008-04-15T12:25:00.000-07:00

Katana cutting

Ever wonder about just what it means when the scissors you buy are described... made in the same way as Samurai swords?

The process used for our hand made ranges is very much like the methods used in the video clip below. The repeated folding of the metal enhances the strength of the blade thereby meaning a harder more durable cutting edge.

Watch this clip and see just the expertise and efforts that go into our more exclusive ranges.

After watching go look at our Akkohs, Asahi, Kasho ranges YOI

New Scissor ranges

2008-02-19T11:51:00.000-08:00

We keep adding scissors that we are happy to sell knowing they meet our high demand quality standards.

This last week we added in cool Pinks .. they have a powdered finish. Very durable. Not only that they have cute little gems on them for the dedicated pink lovers out there.

Pink hairdressing scissors are something that have become a bit of a fashion fad recently with big companies like Joewell etc adding pink scissors into their ranges as a kowtow to the pink lovin' hairdressers out there.

So we decided after many request to add in a real pink looking set of scissors:)

I find it funny because just last week one of our overseas customers bought two sets of rainbow scissors for her "staff" .. no problem. A few days later she contacted me to say she needed to buy another two sets because the guys she employed said these rainbow coloured scissors were too "girly" for them :) Now just imagine if she had bought them a set of "pinks" maybe there would have been a full scale walkout!

Thing is ... hairdressing is not a butch guys domain. Most guy hairdressers ( not gay) I know are not the media stereotypical . They are practical professionals who like booze, women, song and not necessarily in that order.

That said however its not exactly a "get dirty" job. And seeing as it is a fashion industry, most have more than a touch of vanity built in. So would they buy and use a pink pair of scissors. Mmmm , probably not. We see these as the pink loving young girls choice. Maybe we should do a poll... Watcha think?

I saw a range of scissor jewellery recently .. add ons like scorpions that wrapped round the scissor handles .. snakes and skulls. What do you think? Should we get them in?

Hey, come to mention that the Asahi scissors range have a see here: Kimura that has a skull on the scissor. Definitely got a look going on there. Harley D bike required too.

We are going to be in Blackpool in March at the NHF national champoinship weekend (14th /15th March) might see you there.

Why do hairdressing scissors cost so much?

2008-02-01T08:15:00.000-08:00

When I tell customers how much my scissors cost they invariably say "why do they cost so much?" I used to shrug and say because you get what you pay for, and that ' I always use the best scissors so my job is easier'. Apart from that - being a lazy sod, if I save a bit of thumb and finger muscle straining, I go for it!

Now I know a bit more mainly because I supply hairdressers with the very tools I used to choose by recommendation from peers, or trying other stylists scissors or trawling through catalogues. I remember in my day and that ain't too long ago, you had an 'A' set .. a scissor and then possibly a thinner.Now hairdressers have on average 4 to 5 pairs of scissors excluding thinning scissors. Add in razors and various clips and combs no wonder waist/ shoulder pouches are fast becoming a hairdressing salon essential kit rather than a bit if fashion. Check out our Yoi Pouches

Nowadays the internet offers stylists a choice previously unseen combined with the knowledge that if they choose a scissor and its not for them under the Goverments distance selling rules they have 7 days to send it back. Now - 7 days is fine but me - like I said, a bit relaxed in my getting things done. ( Ok Lazzzzzzy)

So thank goodness for my business partner.... he is the driving force behind all orders and delivery. Me, I do the 'net' and product research. He does the customer service and he is the BiZ at it. Knows 'his stuff like'.. so test his skills if you are looking for scissor advice, give him a call and ask Colin .. 07792419101.

Ask Colin ... hmmm could be a radio phone in, or a silly singing bank geezer. but nope just a scissor and hairdressing supplies guru:)

(Q) Oh yeah... why do scissors cost so much. ( A) Cos they bounce higher than cheapies

Looking after your hairdressing scissors

2008-01-22T09:38:00.001-08:00

by yoiscissors support

Things to do to ensure a perfect cutting blade.

Don’t drop them. (easier said than done!)

If you drop your scissors on a hard surface chances are you will have a small or even a big nick in the blade of your pride and joy.

If you have dropped your scissors: -Try slowly opening then closing your scissors you should feel a smooth effortless closing of the blade with no resistance. If you feel a small catch in the blade you have damaged your scissors cutting edge. You may still be able to still use them if it is not a large nick, however some hairs will slide into the nick and not be cut. The only possible fix is having them sharpened see here . It is not always possible to remove this nick without taking an adequate amount of blade metal away. If it is a severe dent then your scissors could be permanently damaged and not repairable!

There should be no blade wobble or twist either. Open your scissors with thumb pulling and fingers pushing gently. If your scissors have lateral movement then try adjusting the tension screw. These come in various shapes and sizes.

Flush Japanese Screw (use a special key )

Raised tension screw (finger tension)

Flush screw (adjustable with correct size blade screwdriver)

Keep your scissors clean – Never leave your scissors with wet hair or moisture on them Remove all traces of any styling products, chemicals, tint after use. Wipe clean with a towel. ). Unscrew the tension screw once a week and wipe away any hair cuttings. Lubricate by using a light grade oil . Smear some of this oil on the blade (a small amount).

Finally never use your scissors for cutting anything but hair. In other words don't leave them lying around where boyfriends, girlfriends, family etc can pick them up and cut out pictures from the local newspaper or worse cardboard or.. even worse cable (as did one poor stylist found out to her cost) .

Look after your scissors and you will have lots of years of happy use .

For any advise contact us email