Texture & Movement Foundations
Controlled weight removal for Australian cuts, climates, and budgets.
Source baseline: ScissorPedia technique archive and JapanShears training notes — Cross-check drills against the internal technique SOP before publishing.
Persona Fit
- Modern influencer: Needs airy movement for filmed tapers, crops, and mullets.
- Business owner: Wants consistent blending across a team.
- Apprentice: Learns tooth choice and safe sectioning before advanced carving.
Keep the texture shear guide, ROI planner, and brand validation log handy to capture purchases and payback.
Tooth Selection Matrix
| Tool | Teeth | Cut % | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender | 28–32 | 35–40% | Softening clipper lines, apprentices building control |
| Chunker | 14–18 | 20–25% | Debulking dense crowns, coastal curls |
| Micro-tooth finisher | 40+ | 10–15% | Modern mullets, influencer detail work |
ROI Snapshot
- Blender upgrade ($450) → $45 blend add-on × 12 clients/week @ 30% attribution = ~3.3-week payback.
- Chunker upgrade ($520) saves 3 minutes per thick-hair service → one extra booking/day valued at $50.
- Rotate texture shears every 10 weeks; log sharpening costs in maintenance SOP.
Technique Steps
- Assess density and elasticity; choose tooth count accordingly.
- Section hair; work mid-length to ends in diagonal or vertical patterns.
- Use 1–2 passes max per section to avoid over-removal.
- Comb out each pass and cross-check under various lighting.
Climate & Maintenance Adjustments
- Coastal: Wipe teeth immediately after product-heavy cuts; store with silica.
- Inland dust: Brush teeth before oiling to prevent grit scoring.
- Tropical: Rotate between two texture tools to allow full drying between clients.
Drills & Coaching
- Section control drill: work mannequins with different tooth counts, log results.
- Time-to-blend drill: measure seconds saved after each practice run.
- Apprentice feedback: mentor reviews tooth choice and sectioning after each service.
Next Steps
- Update ROI planner with texture tool costs and add-on pricing.
- Record new purchases and warranty info in brand validation log.
- Create a texture SOP featuring maintenance cadence and climate adjustments.
- Collect client feedback for the testimonial outreach plan.