Care & Maintenance

Congratulations on purchasing the finest haircutting scissor in the World!
Due to their unique blade design, BristalUSA scissors must be maintained as outlined in the BristalUSA scissor owner's manual. Care and maintenance is the key element in achieving maximum performance from your BristalUSA scissor. Failure to perform proper care and maintenance on a daily basis will most likely result in a damaged scissor and unsatisfactory performance.

Please take the time to carefully read the following information.  Maintained properly, BristalUSA scissors will perform better than any scissor in the industry. This information is the result of many years of research and testing. The methods and techniques are proven, and ensure your scissors will perform "like new" for as long as possible.

Oiling and Cleaning

"Oiling and Cleaning" is an important practice that insures your scissors perform consistently and remain accurate (sharp) throughout its cutting life. A two-phase process, it involves cleaning and then lubrication of a scissor's major contactpoints, minimizing unnecessary wear and damage.

Why Oil and Clean Daily?

Daily oiling and cleaning will enhance the performance and extend the cutting life of your scissor. Regular cleaning and lubrication protects against rust and deterioration from chemical/moisture contact in the salon environment, build-up of bacteria attracting debris in the interior pivot and blade area, reduces friction from blade movement, and prolongs sharpness.

Using a soft cloth towel, thoroughly wipe scissor and blades after every haircut. This will reduce build-up of chemicals and debris, which may adversely affect the performance of your scissor throughout your workday.

Daily (at the end of each workday, before leaving the salon) With scissor in closed position, add one drop of oil to the side of the screw. This will lubricate the screw and pivot preventing unnecessary wear in this area. Opening the scissor blades, add a line of oil to both inner surfaces of the blades. Carefully wipe excess from pivot to point. This lubricates all major contact points of the blades, prevents wear, and prolongs sharpness.

Add two or three drops of oil to the pivot area, opening and closing the blades three to five times. This allows the oil to draw out any debris trapped in the pivot. Then carefully wipe blade, pivot, and screw area of all excess oil. Oil will dry protecting all major contact points before the following workday.