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Buying the perfect pair of scissors is one thing, but maintaining them is quite another.

If you want to keep your scissors performing like new for months at a stretch, follow these seven easy-care tips:

 Wipe down your scissors after each use with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth.

 Put one drop of scissor lubricating oil on the joint of the scissors at the end of each cutting day.

 Always protect your scissors against nicks or warping by keeping them safely tucked away in a pouch or case when you aren’t using them.

 Avoid cutting hair that’s coated with hair spray, styling aids, or other products that can dull your scissors.

 Never cut synthetic hair with your cutting besties; it will dull the blades.

 Check your blades periodically to ensure they aren’t too loose or too tight. Loose blades cause the hair to bend as opposed to cutting a clean line; overly tightened blades cause bunching and extra wear on the blades. To make sure that your scissors are properly adjusted, hold them parallel to the floor with the finger ring facing down. Release the finger ring. If your blades open all the way, they are too loose; if they open to within an inch (2.5 centimeters) or so of entirely being open, they are just right.

 Have your scissors sharpened any time they’re not cutting like they did when they were fairly new. Send them to a service center recommended by the manufacturer. If you have an inexpensive pair, it’s time to purchase a new tool and use your old pair for practicing your cutting moves on a mannequin head.