Care Guide

After every client

1. Wipe blades with a clean, dry cloth to remove hair and moisture
2. Disinfect with an approved spray (Clippercide, Barbicide spray, or equivalent)
3. Apply one drop of shear oil to the pivot screw
4. Open and close 3–4 times to distribute the oil
5. Wipe off any excess

Daily close

1. Tension check — hold the shear by one handle, blade pointing up. Let go. It should close halfway and stop. If it snaps shut or stays open, adjust.
2. Wipe down the full shear body including handle and finger rest
3. Store in a case or holster — never loose in a drawer

Weekly deep clean

1. Open the pivot screw carefully (note the tension setting first)
2. Clean both blade surfaces with alcohol or shear cleaner
3. Flush the pivot area — remove hair dust and old oil
4. Dry completely before re-oiling
5. Re-set tension to your preferred position

Sharpening schedule

Shorten intervals by 1 month for coastal or tropical shops. High-volume barbers (25+ cuts/day) should sharpen more frequently.

Climate-specific care

• Coastal (Sydney, Perth, Gold Coast): Salt air accelerates corrosion. Oil pivots nightly. Store with silica gel packs. Wipe blades after every client, not just at close.
• Tropical (Darwin, Cairns, FNQ): Humidity above 70% loosens tension systems. Check tension daily. Book sharpening every 3–4 months during the Wet. Store in airtight cases.
• Inland / dry (Adelaide, Canberra, regional): Dust is the enemy. Blow out pivots with compressed air before oiling. Consider PTFE dry lube during dusty seasons.

What NOT to do

• Never sharpen convex shears yourself — DIY sharpening ruins the edge
• Never store shears loose in a drawer — one drop can chip a convex edge
• Never use household oil (WD-40, cooking oil) — use proper shear oil only
• Never cut paper or anything other than hair — it dulls the blade