Scissors are essential tools for precise care, trimming and shaping. Depending on their purpose, they can be used for nails, cuticles, personal hygiene, as well as for hairdressing and hair cutting. Quality scissors provide a neat cut, better movement control and safer everyday care.
In the Scissors category at ApotekaOnline, you can find scissors for personal and professional use. This subcategory belongs to the wider Manicure and Pedicure category, where you can also find shaving razors, nail clippers, nippers, tweezers and manicure and pedicure sets.
What are scissors used for?
Scissors are used for precise trimming, shaping and hygiene care. In home care, they are most often used for nails, cuticles and small corrections, while hairdressing scissors are used for cutting and shaping hair.
Unlike nail clippers, which are practical for quick nail trimming, scissors allow greater control over the cutting line. That is why they are suitable when more precise shaping is needed, especially for thinner nails, detailed care or work on smaller areas.
Recommended scissors from the offer
| Product |
Purpose |
Link |
| Solingen Hairdressing Scissors 11.5cm |
Shorter hairdressing scissors for more precise cutting, shaping and detailed work. |
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| Solingen Hairdressing Scissors 14cm |
Hairdressing scissors for cutting and shaping hair, suitable for home and professional use. |
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| Solingen Standard Scissors 15cm 24006 |
Universal scissors for everyday use, precise cutting and practical personal hygiene. |
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When are scissors used?
- For precise nail trimming, especially when better shape control is needed.
- For detailed hygiene care of smaller areas and small corrections.
- For shaping and cutting hair, when hairdressing scissors are used.
- For home care when quality and reliable tools are needed.
- As part of complete manicure and pedicure tools, together with nail clippers, tweezers and nippers.
Scissors and related manicure and pedicure tools
| Category |
Purpose |
Link |
| Scissors |
For precise trimming, shaping and hygiene care. |
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| Nail clippers |
For quick, practical and neat trimming of fingernails and toenails. |
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| Nippers |
For thicker nails, harder nails and more precise foot care. |
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| Tweezers |
For removing small hairs, shaping eyebrows and precise personal care. |
View tweezers » |
| Manicure and pedicure sets |
Complete tools for nails, cuticles, eyebrows and everyday care. |
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Hairdressing scissors – for cutting and shaping hair
Solingen Hairdressing Scissors 11.5cm are suitable for more precise work, details and shorter cutting movements, while Solingen Hairdressing Scissors 14cm are practical for cutting and shaping hair when a more stable and longer cut is needed.
Hairdressing scissors should be used only for their intended purpose, exclusively for hair, because cutting paper, packaging or other materials may blunt the blade faster. Sharpness and precision are especially important for a neat cut and easier control during hair cutting.
Scissors for everyday use
Solingen Standard Scissors 15cm can be a practical choice for everyday use, small hygiene needs and precise cutting. In personal care, it is important that scissors are clean, dry and properly stored after use.
For nails and skin around the nails, it is always better to use tools intended for personal hygiene, and tools should not be shared with other people, especially if there are small wounds, infections, irritations or nail changes.
How to properly use and maintain scissors?
- Use scissors according to their purpose, especially if they are hairdressing scissors intended for cutting hair.
- Do not use blunt scissors, as they may split hair, nails or irritate the skin.
- Clean scissors after use and store them in a dry place.
- Do not share personal care tools with other people for hygiene reasons.
- Work carefully around the skin, especially around cuticles and during small corrections.
- In case of pain, redness, small wounds or infection, do not use scissors on that area and seek professional advice.
Pharmacist’s advice
Personal care scissors should be sharp, clean and used for a specific purpose. Use hairdressing scissors only for hair so they keep their precision longer, while tools for nails and the skin around the nails should be cleaned regularly and not shared with other people. If there are small wounds, redness, pain or suspected infection, avoid cutting in that area and seek professional advice.
Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy
Frequently Asked Questions
What are scissors used for in manicure and pedicure care?
Scissors are used for precise trimming, nail shaping, small corrections and hygiene care.
Can hairdressing scissors be used for nails?
It is not recommended. Hairdressing scissors are intended for cutting hair and are best used only for that purpose.
How should scissors be maintained?
Scissors should be cleaned after use, dried and stored in a dry place. Blunt or damaged tools should not be used.
Should scissors be shared with others?
Personal hygiene tools should not be shared with other people for hygiene reasons and because of possible infection transmission.
When should professional advice be sought?
Professional advice should be sought if there is pain, redness, swelling, a small wound, infection or changes on the nails and skin around the nails.
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