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3 Best Beard & Mustache Scissors - Your Tool for Styling
Whether you have a short or a long beard, you need to keep it groomed with regular trims. Although sometimes you can just grab an electric trimmer and tidy up the edges, you need a good pair of scissors for precise cutting and to take care of the scraggly hairs.
Good scissors provide more control over your beard and mustache. You can use them to cut, shape and blend your beard and mustache.
In this article, I'll explain what to look for in the best beard & mustache scissors. I'll also review the ones that I like best.
Our Top Pick - The Best Beard Scissors
Everything About Beard Scissors
Beard scissors are small, sharp tools that can be used to trim and shape your beard. They have shorter shears than regular scissors. This helps them get into hard-to-reach areas.
Although it may take longer to groom your beard with scissors than an electric trimmer, scissors are easier to control. If you make one false move with the trimmer, you could rewind all that time spent growing out your beard.
Even a shorter beard can grow unruly if you don’t pay attention to it. Split ends can develop, creating a wiry look that doesn’t look smooth no matter how much beard oil you use. Hairs grow at different rates, creating a patchy or bushy look if you don’t do something about it.
Don't forget your stache as well. Scissors are the only tool you need to use to trim and style it. It's very difficult to use a trimmer.
What To Look For When Buying Beard Scissors
Beard scissors give you maximum precision when you’re cutting your facial hair.
Usually I recommend to focus on three factors when looking for beard or mustache scissors:
Size
High-quality hairdressing scissors can be too big to use on your beard. They can also be expensive. Look for professional-grade scissors that are between four and six inches long.
Some shears for facial hair come in lengths as long as seven inches. These can be unwieldy when they get close to your face. If you have a shorter beard, you might want to look for mustache or travel scissors, which are on the smaller side.
Steel Quality
Most quality scissors are made from Japanese or German stainless steel.
Japanese steel is more delicate. It offers a curved cutting edge, which provides a precise cut. Because it’s more refined, it becomes dull more easily than German steel. Therefore, you'll have to sharpen it regularly.
German steel is more durable. The beveled cutting edge holds the hair without allowing it to slip. It’s also less likely to dull and develop nicks. When you feel the scissors are tugging at your hairs instead of cutting through them cleanly, it’s time to have them sharpened.
Most quality scissors are made from Japanese or German stainless steel.
Japanese steel is more delicate. It offers a curved cutting edge, which provides a precise cut. Because it’s more refined, it becomes dull more easily than German steel. Therefore, you'll have to sharpen it regularly.
German steel is more durable. The beveled cutting edge holds the hair without allowing it to slip. It’s also less likely to dull and develop nicks. When you feel the scissors are tugging at your hairs instead of cutting through them cleanly, it’s time to have them sharpened.
Grip
Most scissors either have a universal grip or are designed for right-handed people. The openings shouldn’t squeeze your fingers. Scissors with finger rests helps keep your hand steady when trimming.
If you have big hands, make sure to check that you can comfortably get your fingers in the holes.
Best Beard & Mustache Scissors Reviews
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SPECS
THE GOOD
THE BAD
GENERAL OVERVIEW
These Japanese steel scissors are compact enough for you to use confidently on eyebrows, beard and mustache. The blades measure slightly more than two inches from their tip to the brass adjustment screw.
Even though the scissors are small, the finger openings are large and comfortable. They’re about 3/4" wide and 7/8" long.
You can switch between using your left and right hand with these scissors. This makes it easy to do both sides of your face and get into tight spots.
USAGE
These scissors are durable, high-quality and sharp. They were ideal for trimming overall length, but they didn’t do so well at detail work. The tips are blunt, and the steel is somewhat thick. You might find it hard to work the dull tips into your mustache to give yourself a fine-tuned trim.
WHY THEY'RE GREAT?
These scissors are extremely versatile. You can use them with either hand, remove the finger rest on the handle, and adjust the brass screw that holds the blades together.
They can be taken apart for oiling or cleaning. They’re also small enough to carry with you while you travel.
VERDICT
These small, sharp scissors are perfect for all-around trimming. Don’t let the small size fool you, though. They aren’t ideal for detailed work.
SPECS
THE GOOD
THE BAD
GENERAL OVERVIEW
These mustache scissors come with a comb and are designed for detailed work.
The blades are sharp all the way to the tips. They don’t pull or tug at your hairs while you work. These high-quality scissors rarely need sharpening.
Although they don’t have a finger rest, these scissors are comfortable to use. The grip is large enough for manly hands.
USAGE
These scissors are easy to use to cut a few hairs at a time. They cut well all the way along the blade.
WHY THEY'RE GREAT?
These small scissors are ideal for people who don’t have huge, thick beards. If you need to trim your nose, mustache or eyebrow hairs, you'll find these scissors very useful.
VERDICT
You might want to buy these scissors if your hair is thin to average and you're not planning to do some heavy cutting. If you’re looking for beard scissors to do detailed work, these might be the ones for you.
SPECS
THE GOOD
THE BAD
GENERAL OVERVIEW
The blades on these scissors curve away from the skin. They’re also thinner than the blades of other beard scissors, which helps with getting a close cut.
The rounded tips are safe for using to trim ear and nose hairs.
USAGE
These are the hardest scissors to work with because of their small size. The grip isn't as comfortable as the other scissors I have reviewed here. There's no finger rest to keep your hand steady.
Although they aren't the best scissors for an overall beard trim, these work well for cutting a few hairs here and there.
WHY THEY'RE GREAT?
These scissors are travel-friendly, small and sharp. They’re made from top-grade stainless steel and don’t need sharpening very often.
VERDICT
If you need scissors for trimming nose and ear hair, these might work well for you. They will also work great for cutting stray beard or mustache hairs.
They aren’t designed to do detailed work on mustaches.
