Re-sharpening hair scissors

[ScottP]

I have a pair of Dr. Slick serrated blade hair scissors that seem to be losing their bite. Is it worth the time/effort to get them re-sharpened?

Regards,
Scott

[Bugsy]

Only one blade is serrated; sharpen the plain edge blade if you wish, not the serrated blade.

IMO, for $15, I consider them disposables.

[Byron haugh]

Busy,
I seem to recall mine were about $30 for the Dr. Slick serrated ones.
Even so, if home sharpening of the non-serrated side didn't work, I would replace them.
There is a tiny screw head on mine. Perhaps tightening might help?

[billyspey]

1000 grit wet dry sand paper , glass shelf or a piece of flat steel , mark the edge to be sharpened with a magic marker ,lay paper on glass or steel grit side up, place the edge on paper inside facing you push away from you only . Making sure you are removing maker as you push evenly creating a burr on inside edge . When burr has been achieve evenly . Push the blades apart with fingers after closing open with blades rubbing together forcing the burr out .then cut light paper removing the burr .or rub the edge against tight jean leg or leather strop to remove the burr and polish.

[ScottP]

Bill,

Thanks for a great how-to on scissors sharpening, I may give it a try. If it doesn't bring them back to their former glory, they'll still be useful for other tasks around the bench. I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of the pair and won't hesitate to contact the good Doctor again.

Regards,
Scott

[CharlaineC]

contact a scissor sharpening service and they can do that for low cost. or call the local beauty schools and find out where ther sharping person comes in.