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Specialty scissor designs are only limited by the tool designer and the stylist’s imagination. They are commonly referred to as chunking, thinning, texturizing, and blending scissors, depending on the design and the number of teeth, and the whims of the manufacturer. Figure 2-2 shows two types of specialty scissors — texturizing scissors and thinning scissors.

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FIGURE 2-2: Nothing blurs scissor marks — those pesky lines that show where you’ve cut the hair — faster than specialty scissors.

Although the names of these tools are decidedly fuzzy, one look at their teeth tells you what they can do: Large, wide-spaced teeth create chunky cuts by removing wider snippets of hair. They are generally used to create interesting patterns in the hair, especially in the bang area. Fine, closely spaced teeth create smooth, diffuse cutting lines by removing finer snippets of hair. (Specialty tools cost anywhere from $20 to $300 or more, depending on the quality, design, and the brand name.)

The more teeth specialty scissors have, the more diffuse the results, hence scissors with 28 teeth or more are referred to as thinning scissors, and those with 5 to 6 teeth are called chunking (or channeling) scissors.

Although the effects of specialty scissors look impressive, they’re actually quick and easy to use as long as you follow three simple rules:

 Never use specialty scissors near the scalp unless you want bits and pieces of hair to stand on end.

 Frequently comb through the hair to remove loose snippets that tend to obscure how much hair you’ve really removed.

 Use a light touch until you’re experienced enough to know what the finished results will be.