Salon Shear Audit: A Practical Checklist
A concise checklist for recording shear condition, ownership, service needs and gaps in a salon kit.
Make every shear easy to account for
A quarterly tool check can be short. The useful outcome is a list of what the salon owns, where each shear is, what condition it is in and which tool is unavailable for service.
Record the kit
For each shear, note the brand, model, selected size, hand, current user and storage place. Photograph the blade and tip if you need a condition record. Keep order details or serial information with the record where available.
Check the working condition
- Wipe away hair and product residue so you can see the edge and pivot.
- Look for damaged tips, visible nicks, corrosion or loose hardware.
- Ask the current user whether the shear pushes, folds or snags hair, or whether the action has changed.
- Keep a tool out of client work if it is damaged or cuts poorly after routine cleaning.
Use the maintenance hub for the regular care steps and the pre-sharpening guide to describe a service problem clearly.
Plan coverage
Check which cutter and thinner will cover a stylist’s bookings while another tool is away. A second shear is useful only if its hand, length and edge suit the job. For new purchases, compare the exact selected model and variant in the full range.
Keep a date, the person who completed the audit and the next action beside each item. A simple maintenance log is easier to use than a schedule nobody updates.
A closer look at shears
Comparing two models? Send us their names or SKUs and the cutting work you have in mind.
