The Difference Between Blenders, Thinners and Chunkers

Fisher 6″ Pro Cut Thinner

Tell the difference between these scissor types with our helpful hints:

Thinners, or Double Thinning Scissors:

• Have teeth on both edges
• Used to remove bulk from coats, this includes very fluffy ears.
• Expect to pay from £40 to £100 on a good quality scissor, and up to £150 for special features.

Blenders, or Single Thinning Scissors:

Roseline 5 1/4 Blender

• Have teeth along one edge only.
• Used for blending coats from long to short and for softening around the face.
• Used for smooth clipper and scissor lines, also to give natural texture.
• The more teeth, the more hair the blending scissors take off.
• Expect to pay  for £50 to £100 on a good quality pair, and more for excellent quality.

Chunker Scissors: 

Roseline 8″ Swan Neck Chunker

• Have large teeth along one edge that leave small gaps for hair to slip into larger spaces in the scissor blade.
• Used for texturising and giving a soft and natural finish.
• Removes lines left by scissoring with full-bladed shears.
• Expect to pay £150 – £250 for a very high quality chunker scissor.

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