Barber Thinning Shears
Thinners and texturisers built for barbering — wider-tooth blades and set cutters for blending fades and lifting weight on dry, coarse hair.
More about Barber Thinning Shears
Barbering asks different things of a thinner than salon work. Fades need blenders that soften the line between guard lengths without leaving holes; thick, dry, coarse hair wants teeth with bite and a body that stays firm. These are the thinners and texturisers — plus the matched set cutters that ride beside them — I'd put on a barber's bench.
Frequently asked
What makes a thinner good for barbering?
Tooth form and bite. Wider-tooth texturisers (around 14–25 teeth) lift weight fast from thick, dry hair, while a 30–40 tooth blender softens the line between guard lengths on a fade. Teeth with grip hold dry, coarse hair instead of pushing it away.
How do I blend a fade with a thinner?
Work the teeth into the demarcation line where two guard lengths meet, taking light passes to break up the edge rather than carve a new one. A finer blender is more forgiving here. Our Shear Finder can match you to the right tooth count for your work and hair types.