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How Do You Sharpen Small Hair Scissors?

Published in Hair Scissor Sharpening 1 min read

You can sharpen small hair scissors using a whetstone.

Here's a breakdown of the process:

What You'll Need

  • A whetstone (available at most hardware stores)

The Sharpening Process

  1. Prepare the Whetstone: Ensure your whetstone is clean.
  2. Position the Scissors: Hold the hair scissors against the whetstone.
  3. Sharpen: Move the scissors back and forth across the whetstone to sharpen the blades.
  4. Apply Gentle Pressure: Be careful not to apply too much pressure, as this could damage the blades.


Step Description
1 Clean your whetstone.
2 Hold scissors against the whetstone.
3 Move the scissors back and forth to sharpen the blades.
4 Be careful not to apply too much pressure while sharpening.


Sharpening your own hair scissors can help to maintain their cutting performance and save money on professional sharpening.

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